100 Voices. One Stage. Infinite Impact – CyberFrat Leads the Way!
CyberFrat has officially revealed the CF100 Club 2025 – India’s Top 100 Cybersecurity Influencers, celebrating the country’s most impactful leaders, practitioners, experts, and voices in the cybersecurity ecosystem. This recognition reflects the remarkable contributions of individuals who continue to shape, secure, and strengthen India’s digital future. It’s a community of thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators who are driving India’s digital resilience forward.
Welcome Note — A Powerful Start to a Defining Day
The event opened with a warm, inspiring welcome that set the tone for a day dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and community-driven cybersecurity. The message was clear: India’s cyber future is built by its people — its thinkers, doers, innovators, and protectors.
Jury Panel — The Minds Behind the CF100 List
The spotlight then moved to the eminent jury panel, a group of respected cybersecurity leaders whose experience, judgment, and deep industry insights shaped the final CF100 list.
Their guidance ensured that the recognition truly honoured impact, authenticity, and leadership.
Throughout the day, participants experienced a seamless blend of recognition, interaction, and learning. From celebrating industry champions to participating in gamified awareness activities, the event emphasized the importance of a community-driven cybersecurity ecosystem.
🎉 CF100 Grand Reveal , the official launch of the CF100 Magazine – CyberTech & Awards Ceremony
A Landmark Moment for India’s Cybersecurity Landscape
The highlight of the event was the much-awaited CF100 Grand Reveal, where CyberFrat unveiled the official CF100 Magazine, celebrating India’s Top 100 Cybersecurity Influencers. The grand reveal set the tone for an inspiring evening, followed by the prestigious CF100 Awards Ceremony. Influencers from across the country were honoured for their impact, expertise, and continued contributions to strengthening India’s cybersecurity landscape. The celebration brought together industry leaders, innovators, and rising voices, marking a milestone moment in CyberFrat’s mission to recognise and empower the cybersecurity community.
Kahoot Quiz by Culsight
Adding an exciting twist to the event was the Kahoot Quiz hosted by Culsight, an engaging, high-energy cybersecurity challenge that brought attendees together in a fun and educational way. The quiz sparked healthy competition, tested cyber awareness, and added an interactive element that perfectly complemented the evening’s celebrations.
Adding a burst of energy and friendly competition to the room. The engagement continued with the thrilling Wheel of Fortune, giving attendees a fun, interactive way to wrap up the experience. The event concluded with heartfelt closing notes, marking the end of a power-packed day dedicated to honouring excellence, fostering collaboration, and celebrating the spirit of the cybersecurity community.
What Makes the CF100 Recognition Special?
The CF100 Influencers List is not just an honour , it is a testament to:
🔹 Thought Leadership
Influencers who spark meaningful conversations and guide industry direction.
🔹 Community Contribution
Professionals who uplift the ecosystem through mentoring, awareness, and collaboration.
🔹 Cyber Innovation
Experts who push boundaries and introduce new-age solutions, frameworks, and perspectives.
🔹 Digital Resilience
Leaders who safeguard organizations, public systems, and critical infrastructure.
This list stands as a symbol of excellence and collective progress and all activities were seamlessly integrated into a single Zoom session, reflecting CyberFrat’s dedication to delivering a cohesive and engaging virtual experience.
We, at CXO Junction, are proud to have been the media partner for this pioneering event, alongside our cybersecurity awareness partner, Culsight
CXO Junction: Proud to Amplify This Milestone
At CXO Junction, we are thrilled to share this achievement with our network of CXOs, enterprise leaders, and decision-makers. This is your front-row seat to India’s cybersecurity leadership, a chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate excellence.
We’ll continue to bring you insights, stories, and highlights from the leaders driving digital resilience in India. This event highlighted the power of community and the collective effort required to tackle the evolving challenges in cybersecurity.
Our 100 Dynamic Cybersecurity Influencers
| Influencer Names | Designation | Organization |
| Aditya Shende | Cyber Law Expert- Proprietor/Founder | BforeAI |
| Agnidipta Sarkar | Chief Evangelist | ColorTokens Inc. |
| Ajit Pal Singh Wadhawan | GTB Consultants | Cybersecurity Advisor and Coach |
| Akarsh Lavania | Consultant | LTIMindtree |
| Akshay Garkel | Partner & Leader – Cyber | Grant Thornton Bharat LLP |
| Santosh Tripathi | Director, Information Security and Compliance | Virsec Systems Inc |
| Ambarish Kumar Singh | Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Godrej Enterprises Group |
| Amit Dubey | Global CISO | Tech Mahindra |
| Amit Ghodekar | Director, Product Security Engineering | Aramex |
| Amit Subhanje | Cybersecurity Leader | RTX Corporation |
| Anand Kumar Sinha | Member | CIO Association |
| Anuj Gupta | Managing Director | Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd |
| Anuradha Mudgal | Global IT PMO Lead | Randstad Digital |
| Arnold Prakash | Founder | Pentest Mafia |
| Arun Soni | Author | Taylor & Francis Group |
| Bharat Panchal | Chief Risk & Regulatory Officer | Discover |
| Bhavik Dedhia | CISO – ECL Finance Ltd | Edelweiss Financial Services LimitedEY |
| Bipin Lokegaonkar | Head of GRC Cloud and OT security | Tata Communications |
| Bishakha Jain | Cybersecurity Professional | Morgan Stanley |
| Brijesh Singh | Principal Secretary to Hon. Chief Minister, Maharashtra | Government Of Maharashtra |
| Chitti Babu | Group Chief Information Officer | Aurobindo Pharma |
| Christus Vincent | Founder/Creator | CYBERSLIDE |
| Deepak Kumar Nath | Founder & CEO | Threatsys Technologies Pvt. Ltd. |
| Dhananjay Chandrashekhar Rokde | AVP | D’DECOR HOME FABRICS |
| Dharamveer Prasad | Application Security Engineer | Confidential |
| Dhawal Shrivastava | AVP | Microsoft |
| Dimple Santwan | Chief Information Security Officer | Saraswat Bank |
| Dinesh Manoharan | Product Security Leader | Confidential to Disclose |
| Dinesh O Bareja | COO | Open Security Alliance |
| Dinesh Paranthagan | Industrialist in Board of Studies | Bharathiar University & Cyber Voyage |
| Dipanshu Parashar | Chief Executive Officer | Virtual Cyber Labs |
| Divya K | Cyber Governance Manager | Ujjivan Small Finance Bank |
| Dr. Abhilasha Rakesh Vyas | Director Learning and Innovation | PureID |
| Dr. Abhishek Jain | Senior Principal Architect | Stefanini North America and APAC |
| Dr. Aditya Khullar | CISO & DPO | Adani Group |
| Dr. Ashok Sangwan | Chief Manager | Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd |
| Dr. Deep Pandey | Director Cyber Security | Coforge |
| Dr. Deepak Kumar (D3) | Sr Technical Manager | Government of India |
| Dr. H. C. Suman Ghosh | Project Leader | BT Group |
| Dr. Jagannath Sahoo | Group CISO | Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. |
| Dr. Lalit Gupta | President | Cyber Security Council for India | Cybersecurity Council For India |
| Dr. Nilakshi Jain | Professor & Head of Cyber Security Department | Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College |
| Dr. Suresh A Shan | Founder MD & CEO | Dr.sAs BITSS |
| Gaurav Ranade | Chief Technology Officer | Netpoleon Bharat |
| Gokulavan Jayaraman | Infosec Leader | Mahindra Group |
| Guru Ramasamy | Technical Manager Cybersecurity | Global Capability Centre |
| Harshita Poddar | Information Security Compliance and Privacy Manager | The CyberSutra |
| Hassan Ansari | Still Researching | |
| Himanshu Sharma | General Manager – Head, ICDC | Gramax (GMR Group) |
| Hiten Panchal | Cloud Security & Emerging Tech Partnerships | Deloitte |
| Jithu Joseph | Senior Security Analyst – AppSec and Architecture | [24]7.ai |
| Kalpesh Doshi | Chief Information Security Officer & DPO | HDFC Life |
| Kamlesh Singh | Secretary | ISC2 Bangalore Chapter |
| Karthik Venkatachalam Shanmugasundaram | Senior Principal | Director – Cybersecurity | NIUM |
| Kartik Shinde | Partner | Ernst & Young |
| Khushbu Jain | Visiting Lecturer | National Forensic Sciences University |
| Krishna Gupta | Chief Executive Officer | OMVAPT |
| Lekshmi Nair | Global Capability Head | NTT DATA |
| IPS Manoj Abraham | Director General of Police | Kerala State Police Headquarters |
| Mayank Gandhi | Cyber Security Instructor | TMG Security |
| Mayur Parmar | Ambassador | APIsec University |
| Mithun Sanghavi | Director, Cyber Security | LTIMindtree |
| Mohit Kumar | Founder & Cybersecurity Instructor | Hackersking |
| Mukesh Kumar Rao | Lead Security Consultant | AuthenticOne |
| Nikhil Shrivastava | Founder | Security BSides Ahmedabad |
| Nipun Jaswal | Senior Director and Global Capability Leader | NTT DATA, Inc. |
| Nitin Bhatnagar | Regional Director | PCI Security Standards Council |
| Nitin Pandey | Senior Trainer and Content Developer | CyberPeace Foundation (Last) |
| Philip Varughese | President – Strategic Growth | CYFIRMA |
| Prabhakar Damor | vCISO and DPO | NeevNaav |
| Prakash Kumar Ranjan | Chief Information Security Officer & Data Protection Officer | Sammaan Capital Limited |
| Prasanna Lohar | Founder | India Blockchain Forum |
| Prasannakumar G K | Chief Information Security Officer | JWIL INFRA LIMITED |
| Prasenjit Mukherjee | CIO & CDO | Reliscale |
| Adv (Dr.) Prashant Mali | President & Founder | Cyber Law Consulting (Advocates & Attorneys) |
| Prof. Triveni Singh | Chairperson and Chief Mentor | Future Crime Research Foundation |
| Rajesh T R | Director | KYNDRYL |
| Rajiv Chetwani | Director | ISRO Headquarters |
| Rajkumar Nagaiah | Head IT Infrastructure & CyberSecurity | Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd |
| Rangarajan S | Head IT Infrastructure & CyberSecurity | Cognizant Technologies |
| Ratan Jyoti | Head – Technology Risk Management & CISO | Ujjivan Small Finance Bank |
| Reetwika Mukherjee | CyberSecurity Strategy ADM | Accenture |
| Rishabh Pandey | Team Lead | Areow electronics |
| Rishika Desai | Threat Researcher and Technical Writer | BforeAI |
| Rushabh Pinesh Mehta | Cybersecurity and Data Protection Leader | Astera Labs |
| Sailaja Vadlamudi | Vice President Cyber Security & Data Privacy Supply Chain Management | SAP Labs India |
| Samir Datt | Founder & CEO | Foundation Futuristic Technologies (P) Ltd |
| Sanket Gadwe | Cybersecurity Consultant | ProtechManize |
| Santosh Chaluvadi | Founder & CEO | Supraja Technologies |
| Santosh Kamane | Founder and CISO | Rivedix |
| Sarita Padmini | Senior Director | Protiviti India Member Firm |
| Satish Kumar Dwibhashi | Past President and Accredited Trainer | ISACA Bangalore Chapter |
| Shivakanth Pavan Kumar | Vice President | ISC2 Bangalore Chapter |
| Sudhanshu Rana | Head of Cybersecurity – Acting CISO | NSEIT LIMITED |
| Trishant Choudhary | – | – |
| Varun Pathak | CTO | Techniki IT Solutions |
| Vijayan Muralidaran | Vice President GRC | QRC Assurance And Solutions |
| Vikas Goyal | Senior Director | TMUS Global Solutions |
| Yash Gorasiya | Cybersecurity Project Manager | UnBoring |
| Yogesh V | President & Head IT GRC | Yes Bank Limited |
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