The 2026 India & South Asia Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards (Cyber OSPAs) have announced an extension to the nomination deadline. Cybersecurity professionals and organisations across the region now have until 22 December 2025 to submit their entries.
The extension provides additional time for individuals, teams, and organisations to showcase their achievements and contribute to celebrating excellence within the cybersecurity community.
About the Cyber OSPAs
The Cyber OSPAs recognise and reward exceptional performance across the cybersecurity sector. The awards honour the individuals, teams, initiatives, and products making a meaningful impact in strengthening cyber resilience across India and South Asia.
Judging is conducted independently and ethically, with all judges nominated by supporting associations and evaluating submissions against a published set of criteria.
Awards Ceremony
Winners will be revealed at the Cyber OSPAs Awards Dinner on 29 January 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Santa Cruz on Day 1 of ICES 2026 (29–30 January). The event will run alongside the India & South Asia Security & Safety Entrepreneur Awards (SSEAs).
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 remain open to participants across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka who meet the eligibility criteria for their chosen category.
The Cyber OSPAs are organised in partnership with ITP Media Group and supported by MitKat Advisory as the knowledge partner.
