Krypton India Concludes a Power-Packed 2nd Edition of CyberSec Innovation Summit and Awards 2025 in Mumbai
The 2nd Edition of the CyberSec Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, hosted by Krypton Business Media Pvt. Ltd., concluded successfully on 20th June 2025 at Hotel Holiday Inn, Mumbai, with an overwhelming response from the cybersecurity and digital risk community.
With the theme 'Securing Tomorrow: Building Resilient Organizations in the Age of Digital Transformation,' the full-day summit welcomed 200+ cybersecurity leaders, CIOs, CISOs, policy heads, and technology innovators to discuss the evolving threat landscape and share strategies to build digitally resilient organizations.
The event featured four powerful panel discussions, visionary keynotes, an exclusive awards ceremony honouring the changemakers of cybersecurity, and dedicated networking spaces that fostered collaboration and partnership.
Key Highlights:
4 Curated Panel Discussions featuring 25+ cybersecurity visionaries and technology heads
featuring 25+ cybersecurity visionaries and technology heads Recognition of Excellence through the CyberSec Innovation Awards 2025
through the CyberSec Innovation Awards 2025 Dedicated Networking Zones for knowledge sharing and partnership building
for knowledge sharing and partnership building Live Demos & Exhibits from cutting-edge cybersecurity solution providers
CyberSec Innovation Awards 2025 – Winners:
Individual Excellence:
Technology Champion of the Year: Sandiip Kothaari – Speciality Group Ltd
Sandiip Kothaari – Speciality Group Ltd Most Innovative CIO – Manufacturing: Rajesh Panchal – INOX Air Products
Rajesh Panchal – INOX Air Products Most Innovative CIO – NBFC: Shivshankar Singh – ABans Group
Shivshankar Singh – ABans Group CISO of the Year – BFSI: Sudhanshu Pandey – UNISON Insurance Broking Services Pvt Ltd
Sudhanshu Pandey – UNISON Insurance Broking Services Pvt Ltd Visionary Cybersecurity Leader of the Year: Arvind Khanderao Mahajan – Dovetail Capital Pvt. Ltd.
Arvind Khanderao Mahajan – Dovetail Capital Pvt. Ltd. Visionary Governance, Risk and Compliance Leader: Renu Gurumurthy – Aditya Birla Group
Renu Gurumurthy – Aditya Birla Group Visionary Leader of the Year: Rupesh Mehta – Tata AIA Life Insurance Ltd
Rupesh Mehta – Tata AIA Life Insurance Ltd Trusted Cybersecurity Advisor: Monika Goyal – CoreGenix
Organizational Excellence:
Best IT Technology Project & Team – BFSI: Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Ltd
Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Ltd Best Use of AI & Analytics – BFSI: Bajaj Capital Ltd
Bajaj Capital Ltd Cloud Security Innovation of the Year: Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd
Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd Best-in-Class Security Awareness Program: INOX Air Products
INOX Air Products Best Cyber Awareness Campaign: Axium Global
Axium Global Best Cybersecurity Initiative – BFSI: PPFAS Asset Management
PPFAS Asset Management Best Security Initiative – Healthcare: Indira IVF Hospital Ltd
Indira IVF Hospital Ltd Cloud Security Transformation of the Year – Insurance: Reliance General Insurance
Reliance General Insurance Trust & Privacy Platform of the Year: Privy by IDfy
Privy by IDfy Most Disruptive Cybersecurity Technology of the Year: NopalCyber
NopalCyber Best IT/Technology Innovation – BFSI: Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd.
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd. Best Cybersecurity Management Initiative: Nexus Select Malls
Nexus Select Malls Best Cybersecurity Partner: CoreGenix
Krypton Business Media Pvt. Ltd. extends heartfelt thanks to all their speakers, panelists, award winners, and delegates whose presence and contributions made the 2nd Edition CyberSec Innovation Summit & Awards 2025 a tremendous success.
A special acknowledgment to their valued partners, whose support was instrumental:
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About Krypton Business Media Pvt. Ltd.
Founded by Shraddha Bhosale (CEO) and Prachitee Thakur (COO), Krypton Business Media is a women-led B2B platform creating powerful industry-focused experiences across domains like Cybersecurity, BFSI, Cloud, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, and more. With over 3.5 years of consistent innovation and impact, Krypton has become a trusted name in the Indian B2B event landscape.
With a mission to spark real business conversations, Krypton curates' events that go beyond networking, delivering tangible value, collaborative outcomes and lasting partnerships.
The success of the 2nd Edition CyberSec Innovation Summit & Awards 2025 marks yet another important milestone in their journey toward building resilient, future-forward business communities.
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