
Lalit Ahluwalia is the CEO and Founder of DigitalXForce and iTrustXForce, leading innovations in cybersecurity through real-time GRC automation and Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture. He pioneered DigitalXForce’s Unified Enterprise Security Risk Posture platform and created XForce Galaxy’s cyber escape rooms to gamify cybersecurity education. Lalit formerly led North America Security practices at Accenture, Deloitte, Inspira, and Wipro. He is a Forbes Technology Council member, board member of the US India Chamber of Commerce, and inventor of the “Security-in-the-Box” framework. A former CISO, Lalit has received honors including the 40 Under 40, CIO/CTO Excellence, Marius Who’s Who, and DCEO Awards.
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Lalit Ahluwalia has received several notable awards and recognitions in the cybersecurity industry, reflecting his leadership and innovative contributions:

Triple Victory at RSA Conference 2024
- Best Solution in Digital Trust (Second Consecutive Year)
- Publisher’s Choice for Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
- Next-Generation Cybersecurity Service Provider
These accolades underscore the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation in cybersecurity.
Industry Awards & Recognitions

D CEO Innovation in Cybersecurity Award (2025)
DigitalXForce, under Lalit's leadership, won this prestigious award, highlighting the company's innovative approach to cybersecurity.
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Finalist – Innovation Awards 2024 by D CEO and Dallas Innovates
DigitalXForce was recognized as a finalist for its groundbreaking work in integrating "T - Trust" into standard cybersecurity frameworks.

Finalist – Top InfoSec Innovator Awards 2023 by Cyber Defense Magazine
iTRUSTXForce was named a finalist in these awards, recognizing its innovative approach to cybersecurity and digital trust.
Personal Honors

40 Under 40 by Business Journals
Lalit was honored as one of the top young professionals making significant impacts in their fields.
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CIO/CTO Excellence in Cybersecurity Award by Dallas Magazine
This award recognized his exceptional leadership and contributions to the cybersecurity sector.

Dallas 500 List – Most Powerful Business Leaders in North Texas (2025)
Lalit was honored as one of the top young professionals making significant impacts in their fields.