{"id":51210,"date":"2026-07-20T15:11:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianbusinessline.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/cask-honoured-at-surakshit-awards-2026-for-advancing-ai-powered-cybersecurity-preparedness\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T15:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:41:12","slug":"cask-honoured-at-surakshit-awards-2026-for-advancing-ai-powered-cybersecurity-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianbusinessline.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/cask-honoured-at-surakshit-awards-2026-for-advancing-ai-powered-cybersecurity-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"CASK Honoured at Surakshit Awards 2026 for Advancing AI-Powered Cybersecurity Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Delhi [India], July 20<\/strong>: CASK (Cyber Abhyas Sakriya Kshamta), a native AI-powered cybersecurity platform developed by Sumeru Edutech, was honoured at the Surakshit Awards 2026, held on July 17 at the Manekshaw Centre Auditorium, New Delhi. The award recognises CASK&#8217;s contribution to strengthening India&#8217;s cybersecurity ecosystem through innovative, indigenous technology that enhances cyber preparedness and resilience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed by Sumeru Edutech in collaboration with Cyber Buddha Techno Legal Private Limited, CASK has been designed to address the growing need for practical cybersecurity training. The offline AI-powered platform enables organisations, educational institutions, and government bodies to conduct realistic cyber simulations and preparedness exercises without internet dependency, making cybersecurity training more secure, accessible, and effective.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The award was received by <strong>Mr. Himanshu Desai, CTO &amp; Co-Founder of Sumeru EduTech<\/strong>, the creators of a suite of award-winning AI-powered learning platforms, including SchoolExl, UniExl, and TrainExl, recognised for driving innovation across the education ecosystem. As cyber threats continue to evolve, AI-powered platforms like CASK are helping organisations with the skills and capabilities needed to proactively identify, respond to, and mitigate cyber risks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mr. Ashish Pandya, CEO, Sumeru EduTech,<\/strong> said, &#8220;This recognition is a proud milestone for us and reflects our commitment to building cybersecurity awareness. CASK embodies our vision of making cyber preparedness practical, scalable, and impactful for a secure digital India.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mr. Paathik Muni and Mrs. Kamaljeet Kaur, Co-Founders of CASK,<\/strong> added, &#8220;We are honoured to receive this recognition. It inspires us to continue innovating and delivering AI-driven cybersecurity solutions that empower organisations and contribute to a safer, more resilient digital future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recognition further reinforces CASK&#8217;s commitment to advancing cyber resilience through technology-led innovation and strategic collaboration, supporting India&#8217;s vision of building a secure, trusted, and future-ready digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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