Eligibility Criteria – CyberSec India Expo Awards 2026

Nominees eligible for submitting entries must meet the following criteria:

• Eligible Participants:
  Organizations and professionals from across India’s cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital risk ecosystem — including service providers, solution developers, enterprises, consulting firms, startups, academic institutions, and government entities — are eligible to participate in applicable categories.
• Scope of Eligibility:
  Entries are open to companies and individuals demonstrating excellence in cybersecurity innovation, privacy protection, governance, leadership, compliance, or education.
  This includes sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, technology, government, academia, and other data-driven industries.
• Operational Tenure:
  Participating organizations must have been operational in India for at least 12 months prior to nomination.
• Individual Eligibility:
  Individuals nominated (e.g., CISOs, DPOs, cybersecurity heads, entrepreneurs, or educators) must be currently active in a professional capacity within India’s cybersecurity or data protection ecosystem.
• Entry Limit:
  Each organization may nominate itself in up to three categories, with only one entry per category allowed.
• Nomination Period:
  Entries should be based on initiatives, projects, and measurable outcomes achieved from June 2024 onwards.
• Geographical Scope:
  Nominations are open to entities and professionals based or operating in India.
• Submission Format:
  All entries must be submitted via the official online nomination form. Email or offline submissions will not be accepted.
• Evaluation & Jury Decision:
  The jury’s decision will be final and binding, and no correspondence will be entertained regarding results.