K7 Computing, a pioneer of Indian cyber security solutions recognised 17 distinguished leaders from across various industries for their significant individual contribution to the cyber security sector. CXOs and CIOs representing large enterprises and SMEs from across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, retail, telecom, IT hardware, education, BFSI and IT software & services were presented with the K7 Cybersafe Awards at a grand event in Chennai. The 3rd edition of K7 Cybersafe Awards attracted an overwhelming participation from companies across India.
The K7 Cybersafe awardees were evaluated on the following criteria:
- Demonstration of a quality approach to manage a problem, or create a solution (preventive/reactive) overcoming challenges to meet the objective of creating a cyber safe environment
- Ability to inspire changes in the existing /drafting cyber security policies and offer thought leadership in a societal beneficiary area
- Critical thinking, problem solving skills, originality and imagination
- Impact in a particular department, organisation, local community or the nation within the limitations of the cyber security environment such as improving systems, reducing costs, enhancing sustainability and quantifiable business benefits.
The awardees were evaluated by an independent and distinguished panel of jury members comprised of Mr. Arvind Sivaramakrishnan, CIO, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, Mr. Shivanath Somanathan, Chief Information Security Officer / Board advisor on Cyber security matters, Freshworks, Mr. Yoosuf Mohamed, Senior Vice President, Global Delivery Head, Cognizant Security, and Mr. Chester Rebeiro, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT, Madras.
Special Guest for the event – Mr. Vijaykumar, I.A.S., MD, ELCOT along with the Chief Guest – Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, Former Vice Chairman, Cognizant; Former Chairman, NASSCOM presented the awards to the CXOs & CIOs.
Commenting on the occasion Mr. J Kesavardhanan, Founder and CTO, K7 Computing said, “I congratulate all the awardees for demonstrating leadership, commitment and dedication to ensure a cyber-safe environment. With digital media growing at an exponential rate over the last few years, several cyber threats have emerged across various platforms. Through K7 Cybersafe Awards which is celebrating its 3rd edition, we intend to recognise the significant contribution of cyber threat warriors who have raised the bar when it comes to protecting customer data by adopting the best cyber security practices.”