What India Told Us
The Numbers That Started This Mission
of organisations have less than 5% women in their security teams
say women remain underrepresented in security roles today
believe more opportunities must be actively created for women in security
reported an increase in women entering security roles over five years
Source: Women in Security Survey 2025 - Conducted by IIRIS across 601 professionals in India
The momentum is real. But momentum without measurement fades. That is why WISS exists. And why every edition goes further than the last.
Not Just a Survey. A Mission That Measures What Others Ignore.
The Women in Security Survey (WISS) is India's only dedicated annual research study on gender diversity and leadership across the security sector. Conducted by IIRIS, it captures data from professionals across cybersecurity, physical security, risk management, intelligence, compliance, and corporate safety — across industries, functions, and seniority levels.
In 2025, 601 professionals responded. In 2026, we go further — beyond headcount into boardroom influence, leadership ROI, and the business case for gender-inclusive security.
The WISS 2026 Report – State of Indian Women in Enterprise Resilience – will be officially released at the summit, making the event the first point of access for India's most comprehensive gender-leadership data in the security sector.
The survey takes 5 minutes. All responses are confidential. Every response shapes India's most important security leadership research.
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What WISS 2026 Measures
