Empowering CxO 2026

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AWARD CEREMONY

August 28, 2026
Bengaluru
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Cyber Security Excellence Awards

Welcome to the Cyber Security Excellence Awards, a prestigious platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of CISOs, CIOs, and their cybersecurity Best Practices. These awards honor the leaders who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and leadership in protecting their organizations against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Cyber Chanakya
Cyber Icon
Cyber Star
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Entry Guidelines

Award Categories

Cyber Chanakya

This award recognizes CIO, CISO, Director, Cyber Security Leader, CTO or Equivalent who has shown exemplary leadership in cybersecurity. The recipient will have demonstrated exceptional strategic vision, innovation, and effectiveness in building and managing robust security frameworks that safeguard their organization's assets and data.

Experience category : 18+ Years

Cyber Icon

This award honours CIO, CISO, DPO, CRO, CTO, Head of IT or Equivalent who has excelled in integrating cybersecurity into the broader IT strategy of their organization. The recipient will have successfully driven initiatives that balance innovation with security, ensuring that technology advancements are implemented without compromising the organization's security posture.

Experience category : 15+ Years

Cyber Star

This award recognizes Aspiring CIO, Aspiring CISO, Head of IT or Equivalent has developed and implemented world-class cybersecurity processes. The recipient will have demonstrated outstanding effectiveness in threat detection, incident response, risk management, and compliance, setting new benchmarks in cybersecurity excellence.

Experience category : 8+ Years

Nomination Process

Nominations for the Cyber Security Excellence Awards are open to all organizations and professionals who have made significant contributions to cybersecurity. The nomination process is simple:

1. Eligibility

Nominees must be in a leadership role (CISO, CIO, DPO, CRO, CTO, Head of IT, or equivalent) or part of a team responsible for cybersecurity processes within their organization.

2. Submission

Complete the nomination form on this page, providing detailed information about the nominee's achievements, innovations, and impact on their organization's cybersecurity strategy.

3. Evaluation

Our panel of esteemed judges will evaluate each submission based on criteria such as innovation, impact, leadership, and the effectiveness of the cybersecurity strategies implemented.

4. Announcement

Finalists will be notified via email, and the winners will be announced at the Empowering CXO event. Awardees will be celebrated in front of an audience of their peers.

Why Should I Nominate?

Recognition:

Celebrate the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of your organization or peers.

Visibility:

Gain industry-wide recognition for your cybersecurity achievements.

Inspiration:

Inspire others in the industry by showcasing best practices and success stories.

Contact Info

For any inquiries or assistance with the nomination process, please contact us at:

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Join us in honoring the leaders in cybersecurity who are making a significant difference in protecting our digital world.

Please be aware that applications not meeting the above criteria will not be considered.

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