NRL's Bhudev Kumar Das Wins 'Best CISO of the Year' Award at Bharat PSU Manthan 2026
New Delhi, June 16, 2026: Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) announced that Bhudev Kumar Das, Deputy General Manager (DGM) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), has been honoured with the "Best CISO of the Year" award at the 2nd Bharat PSU Manthan 2026, held in New Delhi on June 12, 2026.
The award was presented by Dr. Arvind Kumar, Director General of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), and Mohit Sharma, Co-founder and CEO of Veloxx Media.
According to NRL, the recognition highlights excellence in cybersecurity leadership, development of security strategy and culture, and the implementation of innovative technologies aimed at strengthening resilience against cyber threats.
The company said it has implemented several cybersecurity initiatives, including:
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Security Operations Centre (SOC)
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Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
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Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
These measures are designed to safeguard digital assets through advanced technologies, strategic collaborations, and compliance-driven practices.
NRL stated that it continues to strengthen its cybersecurity framework to ensure uninterrupted services and maintain public trust in protecting sensitive data and privacy.