Our editorial team has curated the finest panel discussions from the CISO Platform Top 100 Awards & Annual Conference 2025—India’s first award ceremony that celebrates those making a meaningful impact in the world of security.
The 16th annual conference was held at Clarks Exotica, Bengaluru, bringing together over 200 attendees for insightful keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and interactive round tables, alongside valuable networking opportunities. The CISO Platform Top 100 Awards is more than just a recognition—it reflects a commitment to advancing the cybersecurity industry and strengthening the broader ecosystem. Over the years, the community has developed and shared 500+ best practices and frameworks as part of this initiative, driving meaningful change in the industry.
Below is the list of the top panel discussions:
1) Implementing DPDPA For CISOs
Speakers:
- Vijay Kumar Verma, Senior VP & Head Security Engineering - BCG (Session Moderator)
- Kabilan RK, Senior Manager - Tamilnad Marcantile Bank
- Sreenivas Vempati, Director IT Governance & Cybersecurity - RR Donnelley & Sons Co
- Manikant R Singh, VP & CISO - DMI Finance Private Limited
- Vidya Jayaraman, Executive Director Information Security & Compliance - AGS Health Private Limited
- Rajiv Bahl, Sr. VP & Field CTO - St. Fox Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Do you know how the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) differs from GDPR and PDPA? If not, this session is for you. It will cover consent management, data retention, third-party risks, and AI-driven security, helping CISOs craft an effective compliance strategy.
2) Evaluating AI Solutions: Understanding The "Real" vs "Hype"?
Speakers:
- Rajiv Nandwani, Global Information Security Director - Boston Consulting Group India Private Limited (Session Moderator)
- Aamir Hussain Khan, Chief Information Security Officer - Tata Power Company Limited
- Dhiraj Ranka, CISO - TATA AIG General Insurance Limited
- Satyanandan Atyam, Chief Risk Officer (CRO) - Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited
- Dr. Murty Ch A S, CISO - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
- Vineet Kumar Srivastava, Associate Director - Detection Engineering, Threat Detection & Response, Global Cyber Defence - CSO - GSK (GlaxoSmithKline plc)
- Natarajan Dhiraviam, Head of Cyber Security & Engineering, Sky plc
Can you distinguish real AI value from hype? If not, this session is for you. It explores how AI is driving real transformations in cybersecurity, insurance, and healthcare while helping you evaluate AI solutions effectively.
3) 2025 Top Security Goals For A CISO
Speakers:
- Manoj Kuruvanthody, CISO & DPO - Tredence Inc. (Session Moderator)
- Dr. Ram Kumar G, Cyber Security & Risk Leader- Global Automotive Company
- Dinesh Babu K V, Assistant Vice President Information Security - Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
Do you know the top security goals for CISOs in 2025? If not, this session is for you. It covers Zero Trust, AI-driven defense, compliance, supply chain security, and simplifying security architecture to stay ahead of evolving threats.
4) AI For Bad vs Good: AI Use Cases For Offense and Defense
Speakers:
- Gowdhaman Jothilingam, Global CISO & Head of IT - Latent View Analytics Ltd. (Session Moderator)
- Srinivasulu Thayam, CTO - Aravind Eye Hospital
- Ram Kumar Dilli, Associate VP and Head of IT - SRM Technologies Limited
- Nantha Ram Ramalingam, Global Head of Cybersecurity - Dyson Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
Do you know how AI is being used for both cyberattacks and defense? If not, this session is for you. It explores how AI-driven phishing, ransomware, and social engineering are evolving—and how CISOs can leverage AI for smarter threat detection and response.
5) Top Trends In Cybersecurity In 2025
Speakers:
- Arnab Chattopadhyay, Co-Founder & CTO - FireCompass (Session Moderator)
- Rajeevan Kallumpuram, Vice President, Cyber Security - National Stock Exchange of India Ltd
- Vijay Kumar Verma, SVP & Head Cyber Security Engineering - Jio Platforms Limited
- Sandeep Khanna, Director - Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
- Harshit Lohani, Sr. Sales Engineer (APMEA) & Principal MDR Consultant - Securonix
- Vishak Raman, Vice President for Sales in India, SAARC and Southeast Asia - Fortinet
- Vivian Satyam, Senior Sales Engineer - Manage Engine
Are you prepared for the evolving cyber threats in 2025? If not, this session will help you understand AI-driven attacks, rising nation-state threats, and new compliance mandates. Get actionable insights from top CISOs on building resilient defenses.
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