The 2026 India & South Asia Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards (Cyber OSPAs) concluded successfully today at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai, alongside the India & South Asia Security & Safety Entrepreneur Awards (SSEAs) during Day One of ICES 2026. The ceremony celebrated individuals, teams, initiatives, and products that have made outstanding contributions to strengthening cyber resilience across India and South Asia.
After a rigorous, independent judging process, the 2026 Cyber OSPAs winners were announced as follows:
2026 Cyber OSPAs Winners
Outstanding Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Sameep Agarwal – Triune Digital Security Corporate LLP
Sameep has led complex, high-impact cybersecurity initiatives across manufacturing, BFSI, agriculture, energy, and critical infrastructure, including overseas incident response and AI-driven GRC and OSINT solutions for enterprises and law enforcement. He is also steering global regulatory alignment through CERT-In empanelment alongside international cyber bodies. The judges recognised Sameep for his breadth of execution, international impact, and leadership in advancing AI-enabled and compliant cybersecurity services.
Outstanding Cyber Security Professional
Sreenikethana KV – Schaeffler
Sreenikethana KV leads Global Product Cybersecurity and Incident Management while shaping India’s mandatory automotive cybersecurity standards, mentoring over 900 engineers and delivering ecosystem-wide impact. His pioneering research roadmap and award-winning work have advanced vulnerability management, AI/ML security, deception-based defence, and Digital Twin testing. The judges commended his rare combination of regulatory influence, technical depth, and scalable leadership across the automotive cybersecurity landscape.
Outstanding Cyber Security Consultant
SagePresage Consulting
SagePresage Consulting delivers holistic cyber risk management through bespoke advisory, VAPT, forensics, audits, AI-enabled awareness, and strategic exercises that strengthen enterprise cyber resilience. Its leadership in industry forums, global collaborations, and ethical cyber support reflects sustained and measurable impact.
The judges recognised SagePresage for its integrity-led approach and ability to translate strategy into real-world cyber resilience outcomes.
Outstanding Cyber Security Training / Awareness Initiative
Cyber Security Initiative – Antara Jha
Cyber Security Initiative led by Antara Jha has driven transformational capacity-building across India’s judicial, defence, law-enforcement, and financial institutions while shaping cyber policy and governance frameworks. Her interdisciplinary leadership in law, technology, and national security has strengthened institutional cyber readiness at scale. The judges praised Antara Jha for her national-level impact and enduring contribution to India’s digital resilience ecosystem.
Outstanding Young Cyber Security Professional
Shanmukhasrisai Kommuri – HackerPlus Technologies LLP
Shanmukhasrisai, Founder of HackerPlus Technologies, is a distinguished cybersecurity researcher and penetration tester with national and international recognition for offensive and defensive security excellence. Through research, VAPT services, and startup enablement, he continues to advance practical cybersecurity innovation.
The judges recognised Shanmukhasrisai Kommuri for his exceptional technical achievements and influence as a young leader in cybersecurity research.
Outstanding New Cyber Security Product
CYBX – 63SATS Cybertech
CYBX – 63SATS Cybertech Limited delivers end-to-end cybersecurity solutions powered by proprietary frameworks, AI-driven automation, and advanced Threat Intelligence Monitoring & Response capabilities across critical industries. With multiple accolades and a customer-first approach, the organisation sets benchmarks in operational resilience and trust. The judges commended CYBX for its technical excellence, innovation at scale, and consistent delivery of high-impact cybersecurity solutions.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Lopa Mudraa Basuu
With over two decades of transformative leadership in cyber risk, governance, and enterprise security, Dr. Basuu, has redefined standards of excellence while breaking gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated domain. Her influence spans Fortune 500 organizations, advisory boards, academic institutions, and international forums. Renowned for nurturing next-generation cybersecurity talent—especially women—she has materially shaped C-suite representation and industry capability.
The winners represent the best of cybersecurity leadership, innovation, and dedication, spanning India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Their achievements reflect the growing influence of the region in shaping global cybersecurity practices and advancing resilience against evolving digital threats.
The Cyber OSPAs are organised in partnership with ITP Media Group, and supported by MitKat Advisory as the Knowledge Partner, reaffirming the awards’ commitment to excellence, transparency, and industry recognition.
