Cyber Titan Awards

Cyber Titan Award: Top Global Women Leaders in Information Security

Trellix is pleased to recognize the following winners. The honorees demonstrate continued innovation, leadership, and execution in driving cybersecurity best practices and delivering impactful contributions to their broader communities.

Thank you to the winners and judges!

Meet the Top 10 Global Women Leaders in Information Security

Kavitha Ayappan

CISO and Head of Cyber Security/Privacy
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd

Shital Jiwane

GM IS Cyber Security & GRC
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Matambila Karima-Chuunga

Regional CISO
United Bank for Africa (Zambia)

Donna Ross

Executive Vice President, CISO
Radian Group Inc

Anveshi Sauraj

Global Head - Cyber Defense Center
Giesecke+Devrient

Cyber Titan Award

Top Global Women Leaders in Information Security

Nominations for this award are now closed.

Recognizing and honoring the top women leaders worldwide whose innovative approach, expertise, and execution drive cybersecurity best practices across their organizations and deliver impactful contributions to the cybersecurity community.

Eligibility: Any woman leader in Information Security with a Chief Information Security Officer title or equivalent role and responsibilities who has held this position for at least one year is encouraged to apply. The award is open to all regions and all industries.

Fee: There is no cost associated with this award.

Important Dates:

Nominations open on February 6
Nominations close on March 11, 11:59 PM PT
Winners are notified on March 24
Winners are announced at RSAC 2025

All 2025 nominations must be submitted online using the link below and will be reviewed by a panel of judges who champion innovation and security.

Winners will be announced at RSAC 2025.

For any questions related to the Cyber Titan Awards program, please contact megan.haley@trellix.com.

Nominations for the Cyber Titan Award: Top Global Women Leaders in Information Security will automatically be entered into the Cyber Titan Award: Top 100 Global CISO Leaders.

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Cyber Titan Awards

Recognizing the top leaders in Information Security.

The 2025 Cyber Titan Awards recognize and honor the InfoSec leaders worldwide who are committed to driving cybersecurity best practices across their organizations and delivering impactful contributions to the broader cybersecurity community.