The TIWIISS 2025 event was a grand celebration of outstanding women leaders in the security and safety industry, recognizing individuals and organizations that are championing women’s empowerment in the workforce. The event, hosted with great enthusiasm, honored women making significant contributions to security, safety, and cybersecurity while also acknowledging companies encouraging gender diversity and inclusion.
TIWIISS 2025 Jury
• Mr. Rajan Luthra- Chair- TIWIISS 2025 Jury, Head-Special Projects, Chairman’s Office, Reliance Industries Ltd.
• Mr. Bhaskar Rao, IPS- Co- Chair- TIWIISS 2025 Jury, Former Police Commissioner of Bengaluru.
• Ms. Nappinai N S, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court & Founder- Cyber Saathi
• Ms. Sahima Datta, Global Security Program Manager, Corporate Security- Shell
• Ms. Sumit Singh, Director, Compliance & Risk, Global Consumer Bank- Citi
Women Leaders in Security & Safety Awards
The prestigious Women Leaders in Security & Safety Awards were presented to exceptional professionals who have demonstrated leadership and innovation in their respective fields:
• Security Leadership Excellence: Rashmi Bhangale
• Security & Safety Innovator: Jyoti Khetarpal
• Safe Community Advocate: Priyanka Vaidyanath
• Cybersecurity Champion: Dr. Abhilasha Rakesh Vyas
• Emerging Security Leader: Uplabdhi Singh
• Trailblazer in Security/Safety Education: Er. Kritika
• Executive Champion for Women’s Safety: Major Rajendra Sonawane, Veteran
A heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their contributions to the industry!
Organizations Championing Women’s Empowerment
Recognizing the role of organizations in promoting women’s safety and empowerment, TIWIISS 2025 honored leading companies with awards in various categories:
• CSR Excellence in Women’s Safety: G4S Secure Solutions India Pvt Ltd
• Corporate Excellence in Women’s Safety & Inclusion: Vedanta Group
• Innovative Safety Technology Award: Tata Communications
These organizations have set an inspiring example in fostering workplace diversity, inclusion, and safety measures for women.
Power-Packed Conference: Keynotes & Panels
The event featured insightful keynote addresses and engaging panel discussions, providing invaluable knowledge and inspiration.
Keynote by Sh. Bhaskar Rao, IPS – The former Police Commissioner of Bengaluru shared his experiences and highlighted the growing presence of women in law enforcement and private security. He proudly reflected on appointing 12 women DCPs during his tenure, reinforcing his advocacy for gender diversity in leadership.
Keynote by Mr. Rajan Luthra, Head Special Projects, Chairman’s Office, RIL – In his session, Asset Protection 101 – From D5 to A3, Mr. Luthra outlined strategic approaches for loss prevention and risk mitigation in today’s evolving security landscape. SECURITY TODAY will be featuring an article on this session soon.
Launch of Women in Security Survey Report
A significant milestone of TIWIISS 2025 was the launch of the Women in Security Survey Report, conducted in collaboration with IIRIS Consulting. This groundbreaking report provides data-driven insights into gender diversity, leadership gaps, and key industry challenges, aiming to pave the way for more inclusive security workforces.
A Resounding Success
The success of TIWIISS 2025 would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of our esteemed Jury Members, Speakers, Panelists, Moderators, Steering Committee Members, Sponsors, and Attendees. Their support and participation played a crucial role in making this event a phenomenal achievement.
As we move forward, let’s continue to celebrate, uplift, and empower women in security and safety—not just on International Women’s Day but every day of the year. Here’s to breaking barriers and inspiring future generations of women leaders in the industry!
