Indian-Australian entrepreneur and Founder of 7 Rules Cyber, Chirag D Joshi has won the Cyber Security Consultant of the Year at Australian Cyber Awards 2025.
Chirag said that this was a special milestone in his career as he was honoured to receive the Cyber Security Consultant of the Year Award (SME) for the second year in a row at the Australian Cyber Awards 2025.

“Winning this award once is an honour. Winning it twice is a reflection of consistent leadership, relentless focus, and unwavering commitment to advancing the profession. It reaffirms that excellence is not an event. It is a standard we strive to deliver every day.”
“Through 7 Rules Cyber, this award reflects the outcomes we have delivered by enabling businesses to make strategic, risk-aligned security investments, strengthening Board and Executive engagement, bridging technical leadership with business priorities, and contributing to the broader advancement of the cyber security profession. As cyber security continues to be recognised as critical to national and business resilience, I am proud to help shape the strategic conversation across Government and Industry,” added Chirag

Chirag shared a quote in his acceptance speech at the award that captures the spirit of his journey: “We will either find a way or make one.”
“This mindset has guided the work we do by navigating challenges, building trust, and driving meaningful outcomes for the organisations and communities we serve.”

“I am deeply grateful to the clients who have trusted 7 Rules Cyber to guide their strategic journeys, and to the broader cyber community that continues to inspire and elevate one another”, said Chirag.
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