Goa, India – May 23, 2025: StrategINK today announced the successful conclusion of 6th Edition of ESCON 2025, its flagship Enterprise Security Connect conference held from May 16–18 at The Westin Goa. It united over 200 cybersecurity leaders and CISOs from leading enterprises, government bodies and solution providers. More than a conference, ESCON 2025 is a connected campaign delivering an immersive blend of survey-driven insights, strategic guidance, and technology showcases designed to elevate India’s cybersecurity posture.
Key Highlights
- India’s Cybersecurity Report 2025: As part of ESCON’s broader initiative, StrategINK conducted a comprehensive survey engaging 625 cybersecurity leaders across industry verticals such as financial services, manufacturing, telecom, IT services and government sectors. The findings, unveiled at the conference, revealed evolving threat perceptions, investment priorities and the growing role of AI-driven automation in incident response.
- CISO Handbook 2025 Launch: ESCON 2025 featured the formal launch of the CISO Handbook 2025 – Lessons From The Digital Battlefield, a compendium of strategic frameworks and best practices contributed by 60+ CISOs. The CISO handbook aims to serve as a playbook for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners with incident response and future mitigation strategies for 60+ unique cyber incidents, equipping security leaders with actionable roadmaps to navigate today’s dynamic threat landscape.
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Keynote Address by Mr. Amitabh Kant: G20 Sherpa and renowned transformation leader, Mr. Amitabh Kant, delivered a compelling keynote on building Cyber-Resilient Nation-States.
- Engaging Panel Discussions: The conference agenda featured expert panels on themes including AI-driven autonomous defence, behavioural threat detection, secure remote-enabled architectures and risk management in hybrid cloud environments.
- Technology & Innovation Showcase: ESCON’s expo floor hosted live demonstrations from leading security vendors, highlighting emerging solutions in threat intelligence, self-healing networks, secure access service edge (SASE) and deep-fake detection. Attendees engaged directly with product teams to evaluate real-world applicability and roadmap integrations.
- Networking & Unwinding Experience: Beyond formal sessions, ESCON 2025 facilitated casual networking via various unwinding sessions and CSR initiatives.
“ESCON 2025 exemplifies our commitment to nurture a collaborative ecosystem where cybersecurity leaders can converge to share their experiences and co-create solutions,” said Vinod Singh, Managing Director, StrategINK. “The depth of survey insights and the calibre of CISO contributions in our handbook set a new standard for peer-driven learning and strategic alignment.”
“The challenges we face today demand both visionary leadership and pragmatic execution,” added Prateek Tokas, Chief Knowledge Officer, StrategINK. “By combining data-backed trends, CISO-authored playbooks and live technology demos, ESCON delivered an unparalleled forum for driving cyber resilience across enterprises and critical infrastructure.”
About ESCON
Enterprise Security Connect (ESCON) is StrategINK’s premier cybersecurity conference series, dedicated to enabling CISOs and security leaders to navigate evolving threats, regulatory shifts and technological disruptions. Through a blend of research-driven insights, thought leadership and solution showcases, ESCON empowers India’s cybersecurity community to advance from reactive defense to proactive resilience.
About StrategINK
StrategINK is a leading technology research and content firm specializing in enterprise IT, digital transformation and cybersecurity. StrategINK provides integrated marketing solutions equipping decision-makers with the knowledge and networks needed to drive strategic innovation and operational excellence.
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