Nominations are now open for the 2026 India & South Asia Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards (Cyber OSPAs) — celebrating excellence in the cybersecurity industry across the region.
Winners will be announced at the Cyber OSPAs Awards Dinner on 29 January 2026 at the JW Marriott, Mumbai, on the opening day of ICES 2026 (29–30 January). The event will run alongside the India & South Asia Security & Safety Entrepreneur Awards (SSEAs).
The Cyber OSPAs honour individuals, teams, initiatives, and products making a significant impact in cybersecurity. Judging is independent and ethical, with all judges nominated by supporting associations and marking to a published set of criteria.
Award Categories
- Outstanding Chief Information Security Officer
- Outstanding Cyber Security Professional
- Outstanding Cyber Security Team
- Outstanding Cyber Security Consultant
- Outstanding Cyber Security Training/Awareness Initiative
- Outstanding Young Cyber Security Professional
- Outstanding New Cyber Security Product
- Lifetime Achievement
The awards are open to anyone working in India and/or the South Asia region—including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka—who meets the criteria for the relevant category.
Organised in partnership with ITP and supported by MitKat Advisory as knowledge partner.
“These awards are about recognising real impact – individuals and teams working at the frontline of cybersecurity. We’re proud to bring the Cyber OSPAs to India and South Asia as part of a global drive to spotlight outstanding performance.”
— Martin Gill, Founder, Cyber OSPAs
Nominations now open: Enter Now
Deadline: 13 November 2025
