Mumbai, 6th June 2025:
Quantic India proudly concluded the AppDevSec Show 2025 in Mumbai with overwhelming success, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to secure digital transformation. As industries navigate rapid technological evolution, this premier platform brought together India’s leading cybersecurity voices, DevSecOps innovators, and technology stakeholders to shape the future of secure application development.
The event convened over 30 cybersecurity leaders, with engaging panel discussions, keynote presentations, and networking sessions, fostering critical conversations on embedding security across the software development lifecycle.
Panel 1: Securing Applications at Every Step – From Code to Cloud
This session addressed the imperative to embed security throughout agile development workflows. Panelists shared real-world insights into integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines while ensuring development velocity.
Expert Moderator of the Panel:
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Kishan Kendre, Global Head – Information Security, Blue Star Ltd.
Esteemed Panel Speakers:
- Abhilash Narayan, VP – IT, Tata AIA Life Insurance
- Pradipta Patro, Head – Cyber Security & IT Platform, RPG Group
- Badrish Dubey, Lead Security Architect – Application Security, Tata Digital
- Chandrashekar Chettiar, CISO, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.
- Amol Patil, VP – IT, Riya – The Travel Expert
- Rudra Pratap Singh, VP – IT, National Bank for Financing Infrastructure & Development
Panel 2: Securing the Software Supply Chain – DevSecOps for Modern Development
Experts explored strategies for safeguarding open-source components, automating security checks, and enforcing compliance across distributed systems and multi-cloud environments.
Expert Moderator of the Panel:
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Prasanna Raghavendra, Sr. Director & Head – R&D, JFrog
Esteemed Panel Speakers:
- Gajendra Kanse, AVP – Cyber & InfoSec, NSE Clearing Ltd.
- Anup Tongaonkar, Group CISO, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
- Devendra Sawant, AVP – Tech Transformation SRE & DevOps, HDFC Life
- Navin Raju Roselin, CIO & CISO, CredAble
- Nagesh Jha, CISO, NSDL
- Naresh Yadav, Head of Engineering (Asst. SVP), Mahindra Finance
- Praveen Mishra, CISO, Liberty General Insurance
- Sumit Kumar, CISO, IDBI Intech Ltd.
Panel 3: Cultivating a Secure Coding Culture – The Foundation of AppSec & DevSecOps
Focused on fostering a security-first mindset, this session highlighted training practices, leadership involvement, and tools that enable secure code at speed and scale.
Expert Moderator of the Panel:
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Sanjay Jaiswal, CISO, Nuvama Wealth
Esteemed Panel Speakers:
- Akhil Wadhavkar, CISO, CDSL
- Wilbur Pereira, Head – Enterprise Architecture & Cloud CoE, HDFC Securities
- Dhiraj Ranka, DVP – CISO, TATA AIG General Insurance
- Nandan Gandre, Head – Risk & AppSec, IIFL Group
- Nilesh Vohra, CTO & Advisor, Cab-EEZ Infra Tech Ltd.
- Pranav Joshi, VP – Red Team & Bug Bounty, HDFC Bank
Knowledge Presentations Included:
“Securing the Software Supply Chain – From CODE to COMPLIANCE” – Prasanna Raghavendra, JFrog
“Secure by Design: Building Resilient Applications from the Ground Up” – Vijendra Katiyar, Co-founder & CRO, Triam Security
“Resilience in Real Time – AppSec That Keeps Up with DevSecOps” – Maghara Bushanan D, Regional Head – PreSales, Prophaze Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Following each exceptionally enlightening panel discussion Quantic India proudly recognized various industrial domain experts and companies, presenting them with prestigious awards for their exceptional long-term contributions.
Companies Who Won at the AppDevSec Show 2025
- Leading DevSecOps Transformation Project (Internet Services): People Interactive (I) Pvt. Ltd.
- Most Innovative Application Security Strategy (Mutual Fund); ITI Asset Management Limited
- Best Secure Software Development Lifecycle Implementation (Capital Market); Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Ltd.
- Most Innovative Application Security Strategy (FinTech): IDBI Intech Limited
- Leading DevSecOps Transformation Project (NBFC): National Commodity & Derivative Exchange Ltd.
- Best Secure Software Development Lifecycle Implementation (SaaS Payroll & HR): Mercans Consulting DMCC
- Best Security-Driven CI/CD Pipeline (BFSI): Fedbank Financial Services Ltd.
- Best Secure Software Development Lifecycle Implementation (Financial Services): StockHolding Corporation of India Limited
- Best Secure Software Development Lifecycle Implementation (Travel and Tourism): Riya Travel and Tours (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- Best Application Security Team of the Year (Information Technology): Godrej Infotech Limited
- Best Use of AI/ML in Application Security (FinTech): EASILOAN TECHNO SOLUTIONS
- Best Secure Software Development Lifecycle Implementation (IT Services): Zensar Technologies Ltd.
- Best Use of AI/ML in Application Security (EPC): KEC International Ltd.
- Outstanding Achievement in Application Security Testing Strategy and Execution (Banking): HDFC BANK
- Best Cost Reduction Initiative in Application Security (FinTech): LenDenClub
- Best Security-Driven CI/CD Pipeline (Financial Services): GreenPoint Global
- Best Use of AI/ML in Application Security (General Insurance): IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Limited
- Leading DevSecOps Transformation Project (Life Insurance): HDFC Life
- Best GRC Strategy for DevSecOps (Retail): Nexus Select Malls
- Best DevSecOps Team of the Year (FinTech): CredAble
- Excellence in Open-Source Security Management (E-Commerce): Shopsense Retail Technologies Limited
- Best Application Security Team of the Year (Logistics): Aramex International LLC
- Best Application Security Team of the Year (Capital Markets): Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL)
- Best DevSecOps Team of the Year (Housing Finance: IIFL Home Finance Ltd.
- Best Security-Driven CI/CD Pipeline (FinTech): Lyra -Network
- Best Application Security Team of the Year (Wealth Management): Nuvama Wealth Management Limited
- Best DevSecOps Team of the Year (Finance): Axis Mutual Fund
- Most Innovative Application Security Strategy (BFSI): DSP Asset Managers
- Most Innovative and secure use of AI/ML (Oil & Gas): Pipeline Infrastructure Limited
- Most Innovative Application Security Strategy (Business Services): Writer Corporation
- Most Secure Mobile Application Development (EV Mobility): Cab-eez Infra Tech Limited
- Best Secure Microservices Architecture (BFSI): Nuvama Asset Management
- Best Secure Software Development Lifecycle Implementation (Housing Finance): CENT BANK HOME FINANCE LTD.
- Leading DevSecOps Transformation Project (Financial Services): Equentis Wealth Advisory Services Limited
Individual Winners at the AppDevSec Show 2025
- Cybersecurity Innovator in Application Security (E-commerce): Tata Digital Private Limited, Badrish Dubey
- DevSecOps Leader of the Year (Life Insurance): TATA AIA Life Insurance, Abhilash Narayan
- Most Influential CISO in Application Security (Financial Services): FlexM, Lalit Trivedi
- Cybersecurity Innovator in Application Security (Automotive Resellers): Copart, Chaitanya Dande
- Application Security Champion (Financial Services): Secmark Consultancy Limited, Dr. Gopal Ji Gupta
- Most Influential CISO in Application Security (General Insurance): TATA AIG General Insurance Company, Dhiraj Ranka
- DevSecOps Leader of the Year (Financial Services): AMBIT FINVEST PRIVATE LIMITED, HARISH KUMAR ARORA
- Most Influential CISO in Application Security (Automotive Manufacturing): Tata Motors Ltd. Dr. Pawan Sharma
Our Proud Sponsor Partners for the Event
The Roadhow not only sparked vital conversations but also recognized innovation and honored trailblazers across sectors. It was further enriched by the participation of industry-leading sponsors including:
Presenting Partner – JFrog
Co-Presenting Partner – TRIAM Security
Silver Partners– Checkmarx, Astra Security, CyberPWN and Prophaze Security.
Quantic India remains dedicated to empowering leaders in application development and cybersecurity through focused forums and roadshows. As India forges ahead in cloud-native innovation and DevSecOps adoption, the AppDevSec Show 2025 set a compelling precedent for secure and scalable software delivery.
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