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.
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

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Kavitha Ayappan Headshot
Kavitha Ayappan

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

Kristina Dorville Martin Headshot
Kristina Dorville

CISO
CRC Group

Rosalia Hajek Headshot
Rosalia Hajek

CISO
Topgolf Callaway Brands

Awatef Homri Headshot
Awatef Homri

CISO
UIB Groupe Société Générale

Shital Jiwane Headshot
Shital Jiwane

GM IS Cyber Security & GRC
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Matambila Karima-Chuunga Headshot
Matambila Karima-Chuunga

Regional CISO
United Bank for Africa (Zambia)

Sangeeta Patel Headshot
Sangeeta Patel

CISO
NSDL Payments Bank

Helen Rabe Headshot
Helen Rabe

CISO
BBC

Donna Ross Headshot
Donna Ross

Executive Vice President, CISO
Radian Group Inc

Anveshi Sauraj Headshot
Anveshi Sauraj

Global Head - Cyber Defense Center
The National Cyber Security Alliance

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.

Deadline to submit: March 11, 11:59 PM PT

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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Panel of judges

Dana Ginn Headshot
Dana Ginn

Co-Founder and COO
Gotara

Dr D. Sangeeta Headshot
Dr D. Sangeeta

Founder and CEO
Gotara

Kim Anstett Headshot
Kim Anstett

Chief Information Officer
Trellix

Linda Gray Martin Headshot
Linda Gray Martin

Chief of Staff & Senior Vice President
RSA Conference

Lisa Plaggemier Headshot
Lisa Plaggemier

Executive Director
The National Cyber Security Alliance

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Cyber Titan Award

Top 100 Global CISO Leaders

Recognizing the top CISOs worldwide who are moving the needle to deliver impactful contributions to their organizations and the cybersecurity community.

Important Date: Nominations open on August 5, 2025

Eligibility: Any Information Security leader 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.