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IIRIS Consulting
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IIRIS Consulting Pvt Ltd
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Private
Founded yearint
2014
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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
101–250
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HeadquartersHaryana, India
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Haryana
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India
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices7 records

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Keyword5 values
security risk consulting, forensic investigations, corporate security services, risk advisory, fraud case monitoring
Industry5 codes
1Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting
CodeBPAHACAJPrimaryYes
2Fraud Risk & Financial Crime Controls Advisory
CodeBPAKADALPrimaryNo
3Enterprise Security Strategy & Program Advisory
CodeBPAKADAAPrimaryNo
4Financial Crime, AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance
CodeBPAHAFAEPrimaryNo
5Security Consulting, Risk Assessment & Security Program Management
CodeIMAIAEAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • Management Consulting Services54161
  • Investigation and Personal Background Check Services561611
  • Other Management Consulting Services541618
  • Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)561621
SIC code3 codes
  • Services-Management Consulting Services8742
  • Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services7381
  • Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management8700
GTM motion2 records

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Revenue model6 records
1Risk Advisory & Consulting Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

End-to-end risk advisory, consultation, and strategic advisory services delivered by expert consultants. Includes risk management, business continuity management, and specialized advisory engagements.

iirisconsulting.com
2Technology Platform (IntelliTracker)
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Purpose-built monitoring platform for BFSI sector with structured case monitoring and RBI compliance reporting. Licensed for institutional deployment.

iirisconsulting.com
3Security Design & Solutions
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Physical and digital security solutions including command center design, security systems design, and implementation of security infrastructure.

iirisconsulting.com
4Forensics & Diligence
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Forensic investigations, due diligence, and compliance services. Includes pre-investment due diligence, fraud investigations, and litigation support.

iirisconsulting.com
5Training Programs
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Specialized training programs in security, risk management, and related domains for corporate and institutional clients.

iirisconsulting.com
6DPDP Implementation Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Data protection and privacy compliance implementation services under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

iirisconsulting.com
Marketing channels9 records

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Distribution channels2 records

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Brand1 record
1Maroof Raza Centre for Security Studies (MRCSS)
Description

A dedicated platform created to advance informed dialogue, research, and engagement on national security, geopolitics, and emerging strategic issues, established in memory of Late Maj Maroof Raza.

iirisconsulting.com
Core offering1 text field

IIRIS Consulting provides end-to-end risk advisory, security consulting, and forensic investigation services to enterprises, banks/financial institutions, and government clients across India, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and other geographies. Its service portfolio spans risk management, security infrastructure design, business continuity, emergency response, forensics and diligence, brand protection, training, and Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) compliance. The firm also operates IntelliTracker, a purpose-built monitoring platform for BFSI clients to manage fraud and law-enforcement case lifecycles with RBI FMR 1-4-aligned reporting.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 4250+ clients served globally
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

IIRIS Consulting operates as a comprehensive risk advisory and security consulting firm offering an integrated portfolio of services and specialized products. The core offerings include Advisory & Consultation Services, Forensics & Diligence, Security Design & Solutions, Risk Management, and specialized services (Brand Protection, Business Continuity Management, Emergency Response, Resource Provisioning, Training, and DPDP Implementation). Key specialized products include IntelliTracker (a purpose-built monitoring platform for BFSI case management and RBI FMR reporting), research publications (India Risk Report, Women in Security Report), and the Maroof Raza Centre for Security Studies (a strategic research and dialogue platform). The company also partners with NLU Jodhpur on the IIRIS Chair of Infosec and Forensic Society and offers associated certification programs. The portfolio is designed to provide end-to-end solutions spanning risk advisory, forensic investigations, security design, and digital innovation.

Scale indicator6 records

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Partnership7 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-02-23
Description

IIRIS signed MoU with NLU Jodhpur to establish the IIRIS Chair of Infosec and Forensic Society - first in India. This collaboration aims to create a center of excellence fostering research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration in information security and forensic science. A joint Certificate Programme on Cyber-Led Forensic Investigation and Diligence was also launched under the theme 'Bridging Legal Theory & Investigative Practice in the Digital Age'.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
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CSR partnership with Sab Ka Rakha, a charitable institution for senior living in Nawanshahr, Punjab. IIRIS became an associated member supporting the mission of creating a respectful, caring environment for senior citizens.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

CSR partnership providing financial support to an old age home dedicated to sheltering less privileged elderly, mentally disabled individuals, and survivors of abuse. Founded by Late Karmayogi Shri Ravi Kalra.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

CSR partnership with Dream Girl Foundation as part of annual giving initiative, contributing Rs. 10 lakhs to support their work in uplifting underprivileged communities.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

CSR partnership with Asha Bhawan for Emergency Cold Wave Relief Drive, supporting vulnerable communities in Delhi NCR during harsh winters through donation of woollen clothes.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

CSR partnership providing critical mental health support to teenagers, including safe spaces, professional counselling, and peer support programs.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Youth engagement in community service through volunteering program where IIRIS family children participated in serving meals to individuals in need, embracing the spirit of selfless service.

Recent move8 records

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Expansion highlight6 records

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Peers10 records
TypeEmerging player
Description

India-headquartered cybersecurity and payments forensics specialist serving banks; an emerging technology-led competitor whose PCI/forensics solutions and bank footprint overlap with the IntelliTracker BFSI use case.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Mumbai-based corporate security risk and investigations firm focused on enterprise and government clients in India; the closest India-domestic comparison to IIRIS for BFSI and corporate security mandates.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Big Four firm with a global forensic investigations and compliance advisory practice that competes for the largest Indian and multinational fraud/RBI advisory mandates IIRIS pursues.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Corporate security investigations and risk advisory firm delivering due diligence, background screening and enterprise security consulting — directly overlaps IIRIS's forensics and security design practices.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Investigations, cyber, valuation and security risk consultancy with global reach; particularly comparable on the forensics, due diligence and fraud-investigation services IIRIS sells into BFSI.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Global risk consultancy offering political, security and integrity risk advisory, due diligence and investigations — operates with the same model mix (advisory + investigations + embedded expertise) as IIRIS but with broader geographic reach.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Intelligence-led security and corporate investigations consultancy competing for the same enterprise and financial-services risk advisory mandates; closely mirrors IIRIS's tech-plus-human-intelligence proposition.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Big Four advisory whose forensic, financial crime and AML services compete directly with IIRIS's BFSI and IntelliTracker offerings, particularly on enterprise RFPs and regulatory compliance work.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global advisory network with an active forensic investigations practice that competes for fraud, diligence and corporate compliance engagements across India and IIRIS's other operating geographies.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global advisory whose Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment competes with IIRIS on fraud investigations, due diligence and compliance; broader portfolio than IIRIS but directly contestable on BFSI forensics work.

Market position
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Key highlights7 records

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Segment3 records

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AI capability8 records

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Compliance10 records

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IIRIS Consulting

IIRIS Consulting firmographics

Firmographics
Name
IIRIS Consulting
Legal name
IIRIS Consulting Pvt Ltd
Website
https://iirisconsulting.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2014
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

IIRIS Consulting industry classification

Industry
NAICS
Management Consulting Services (54161), Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)
SIC
Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)
akta.pro primary industry
Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ)
akta.pro secondary industries
Fraud Risk & Financial Crime Controls Advisory (BPAKADAL), Enterprise Security Strategy & Program Advisory (BPAKADAA), Financial Crime, AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance (BPAHAFAE), Security Consulting, Risk Assessment & Security Program Management (IMAIAEAJ)

Keywords

  • Security risk consulting
  • Forensic investigations
  • Corporate security services
  • Risk advisory
  • Fraud case monitoring

Where IIRIS Consulting is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Haryana
HQ country
India
HQ region
Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

IIRIS Consulting business model

Business model

Revenue model

  1. Risk Advisory & Consulting Services: End-to-end risk advisory, consultation, and strategic advisory services delivered by expert consultants. Includes risk management, business continuity management, and specialized advisory engagements.
  2. Technology Platform (IntelliTracker): Purpose-built monitoring platform for BFSI sector with structured case monitoring and RBI compliance reporting. Licensed for institutional deployment.
  3. Security Design & Solutions: Physical and digital security solutions including command center design, security systems design, and implementation of security infrastructure.
  4. Forensics & Diligence: Forensic investigations, due diligence, and compliance services. Includes pre-investment due diligence, fraud investigations, and litigation support.
  5. Training Programs: Specialized training programs in security, risk management, and related domains for corporate and institutional clients.
  6. DPDP Implementation Services: Data protection and privacy compliance implementation services under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

IIRIS Consulting product offering

Product offering

Core offering

IIRIS Consulting provides end-to-end risk advisory, security consulting, and forensic investigation services to enterprises, banks/financial institutions, and government clients across India, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and other geographies. Its service portfolio spans risk management, security infrastructure design, business continuity, emergency response, forensics and diligence, brand protection, training, and Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) compliance. The firm also operates IntelliTracker, a purpose-built monitoring platform for BFSI clients to manage fraud and law-enforcement case lifecycles with RBI FMR 1-4-aligned reporting.

Product overview

IIRIS Consulting operates as a comprehensive risk advisory and security consulting firm offering an integrated portfolio of services and specialized products. The core offerings include Advisory & Consultation Services, Forensics & Diligence, Security Design & Solutions, Risk Management, and specialized services (Brand Protection, Business Continuity Management, Emergency Response, Resource Provisioning, Training, and DPDP Implementation). Key specialized products include IntelliTracker (a purpose-built monitoring platform for BFSI case management and RBI FMR reporting), research publications (India Risk Report, Women in Security Report), and the Maroof Raza Centre for Security Studies (a strategic research and dialogue platform). The company also partners with NLU Jodhpur on the IIRIS Chair of Infosec and Forensic Society and offers associated certification programs. The portfolio is designed to provide end-to-end solutions spanning risk advisory, forensic investigations, security design, and digital innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Maroof Raza Centre for Security Studies (MRCSS): A dedicated platform created to advance informed dialogue, research, and engagement on national security, geopolitics, and emerging strategic issues, established in memory of Late Maj Maroof Raza.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 4250+ clients served globally
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use IIRIS Consulting

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

IIRIS Consulting technology and API

Technology

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

IIRIS Consulting partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • National Law University (NLU), JodhpurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026IIRIS signed MoU with NLU Jodhpur to establish the IIRIS Chair of Infosec and Forensic Society - first in India. This collaboration aims to create a center of excellence fostering research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration in information security and forensic science. A joint Certificate Programme on Cyber-Led Forensic Investigation and Diligence was also launched under the theme 'Bridging Legal Theory & Investigative Practice in the Digital Age'.
  • Sab Ka RakhaminorOthersCSR partnership with Sab Ka Rakha, a charitable institution for senior living in Nawanshahr, Punjab. IIRIS became an associated member supporting the mission of creating a respectful, caring environment for senior citizens.
  • The Earth Saviours FoundationminorOthersCSR partnership providing financial support to an old age home dedicated to sheltering less privileged elderly, mentally disabled individuals, and survivors of abuse. Founded by Late Karmayogi Shri Ravi Kalra.
  • Dream Girl FoundationminorOthersCSR partnership with Dream Girl Foundation as part of annual giving initiative, contributing Rs. 10 lakhs to support their work in uplifting underprivileged communities.
  • Asha Bhawan NGOminorOthersCSR partnership with Asha Bhawan for Emergency Cold Wave Relief Drive, supporting vulnerable communities in Delhi NCR during harsh winters through donation of woollen clothes.
  • Brightsideoflife.inminorOthersCSR partnership providing critical mental health support to teenagers, including safe spaces, professional counselling, and peer support programs.
  • Seva BhavminorOthersYouth engagement in community service through volunteering program where IIRIS family children participated in serving meals to individuals in need, embracing the spirit of selfless service.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

IIRIS Consulting competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Emerging players

  • SISA: India-headquartered cybersecurity and payments forensics specialist serving banks; an emerging technology-led competitor whose PCI/forensics solutions and bank footprint overlap with the IntelliTracker BFSI use case.

Direct peers

  • MitKat Surveillance & Risk Advisory: Mumbai-based corporate security risk and investigations firm focused on enterprise and government clients in India; the closest India-domestic comparison to IIRIS for BFSI and corporate security mandates.
  • Pinkerton: Corporate security investigations and risk advisory firm delivering due diligence, background screening and enterprise security consulting — directly overlaps IIRIS's forensics and security design practices.
  • Kroll: Investigations, cyber, valuation and security risk consultancy with global reach; particularly comparable on the forensics, due diligence and fraud-investigation services IIRIS sells into BFSI.
  • Control Risks: Global risk consultancy offering political, security and integrity risk advisory, due diligence and investigations — operates with the same model mix (advisory + investigations + embedded expertise) as IIRIS but with broader geographic reach.
  • S-RM: Intelligence-led security and corporate investigations consultancy competing for the same enterprise and financial-services risk advisory mandates; closely mirrors IIRIS's tech-plus-human-intelligence proposition.

Broad incumbents

  • KPMG (Forensic practice): Big Four firm with a global forensic investigations and compliance advisory practice that competes for the largest Indian and multinational fraud/RBI advisory mandates IIRIS pursues.
  • Deloitte (Forensic & Financial Crime): Big Four advisory whose forensic, financial crime and AML services compete directly with IIRIS's BFSI and IntelliTracker offerings, particularly on enterprise RFPs and regulatory compliance work.
  • BDO (Advisory / Forensics): Global advisory network with an active forensic investigations practice that competes for fraud, diligence and corporate compliance engagements across India and IIRIS's other operating geographies.
  • FTI Consulting: Global advisory whose Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment competes with IIRIS on fraud investigations, due diligence and compliance; broader portfolio than IIRIS but directly contestable on BFSI forensics work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

IIRIS Consulting social profiles

Digital presence

IIRIS Consulting compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance10 records

IIRIS Consulting financial estimates

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

IIRIS Consulting M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about IIRIS Consulting

What does IIRIS Consulting do?

IIRIS Consulting provides end-to-end risk advisory, security consulting, and forensic investigation services to enterprises, banks/financial institutions, and government clients across India, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and other geographies. Its service portfolio spans risk management, security infrastructure design, business continuity, emergency response, forensics and diligence, brand protection, training, and Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) compliance. The firm also operates IntelliTracker, a purpose-built monitoring platform for BFSI clients to manage fraud and law-enforcement case lifecycles with RBI FMR 1-4-aligned reporting.

Is IIRIS Consulting a public or private company?

IIRIS Consulting is a private company. It is currently operating.

When was IIRIS Consulting founded?

IIRIS Consulting was founded in 2014. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is IIRIS Consulting based?

IIRIS Consulting is headquartered in Haryana, India, in the Asia region.

How does IIRIS Consulting make money?

Six revenue lines are on record. Risk Advisory & Consulting Services are the primary driver. The others are technology Platform (IntelliTracker), security Design & Solutions, forensics & Diligence, training Programs and DPDP Implementation Services.

Who are IIRIS Consulting's main competitors?

SISA is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are MitKat Surveillance & Risk Advisory, Pinkerton, Kroll, Control Risks and S-RM. Broad incumbents are KPMG (Forensic practice), Deloitte (Forensic & Financial Crime), BDO (Advisory / Forensics) and FTI Consulting.

Does IIRIS Consulting have an API?

No public API is recorded for IIRIS Consulting.

What industry is IIRIS Consulting in?

Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHACAJ, Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting, with a secondary code of BPAKADAL, Fraud Risk & Financial Crime Controls Advisory. Its NAICS code is 54161 and its SIC code is 8742.

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The Times of IndiaIIRIS Consulting Acquires Dion Global Solutions to Enhance Digital Banking Solutions, ETCFOIIRIS Consulting has acquired Dion Global Solutions Limited, a publicly listed fintech company in India, following approval from the National Company Law Tribunal in July 2026. The acquisition enables IIRIS to introduce its AI-enabled product suite to Dion's customer base of over 250 financial institutions. The deal also expands IIRIS's international presence and market reach.The TribuneIIRIS Consulting Acquires Publicly Listed Fintech Company Dion Global SolutionsIIRIS Consulting has acquired publicly listed fintech company Dion Global Solutions Limited, following approval of its resolution plan by the National Company Law Tribunal on July 21, 2026. The acquisition gives IIRIS access to Dion's existing customer base of over 250 financial institutions, including HDFC Bank, Canara Bank, Sharekhan, JM Financial, IIFL and others, and marks IIRIS's entry into the listed company space. IIRIS plans to deploy its IntelliFuture suite of AI-enabled products to Dion's client network and expand Dion's platforms into international markets across the Middle East, Europe and Asia.VeloxxmediaIIRIS Consulting Acquires Publicly Listed Fintech Company Dion Global SolutionsIIRIS Consulting acquired Dion Global Solutions, a fintech serving over 250 banks and brokers, after its resolution plan was approved by the NCLT on 21 July 2026. The deal integrates IIRIS's AI-enabled IntelliFuture suite into Dion's platforms, with implementation underway. IIRIS plans to expand Dion's reach into international markets.The Times of IndiaIIRIS Consulting acquires publicly-listed fintech company Dion Global Solutions - The Times of IndiaIIRIS Consulting has acquired publicly listed fintech company Dion Global Solutions Limited following National Company Law Tribunal approval on July 21, 2026, marking IIRIS's entry into the listed company space. Under the resolution plan valued at Rs 802.93 lakh, IIRIS infused fresh capital through subscription of 5 crore equity shares of Rs 10 each, gaining access to Dion's installed customer base across India's banking and capital markets ecosystem including HDFC Bank, Canara Bank, and JM Financial. The acquisition aims to deploy IIRIS's IntelliFuture suite of seven AI-enabled products, with plans to invest further in Dion's technology, people, and product roadmap as the combined business scales.NDTV Profit'Stolen Cards, Automated Accounts, Deep Fakes': How Cybercriminals Use AI To Circulate Child Abuse MaterialCybercriminals are increasingly leveraging AI technologies to create and distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM), with AI-generated deepfake CSAM surging 400% within six months in 2025 according to the Internet Watch Foundation. Experts Kunal Bhogal of IIRIS Consulting and Anurag Singh of RAH Infotech describe AI as a 'game changer' enabling criminals to evade detection through coded language, manipulated images, automated fake accounts, and cross-platform movement. The experts recommend a layered moderation approach combining AI with human oversight, specialised child-safety teams, and faster reporting pipelines to law enforcement to address gaps that technology companies face in content moderation.The TribuneMaroof Raza Centre for Security Studies launched for New Age Security StudiesIIRIS Consulting announced the launch of the Maroof Raza Centre for Security Studies (MRCSS) in Gurugram, India, to commemorate Late Maj Maroof Raza (Retd. ), a noted defence and strategic affairs expert who passed away in 2026. The centre aims to promote research, dialogue, and scholarship on national security, geopolitics, and strategic affairs through initiatives including an annual dialogue, academic engagements, and a flagship PhD scholarship programme. The platform intends to bring together policymakers, academics, military leaders, and students to address issues impacting India's strategic future.Ani NewsMaroof Raza Centre for Security Studies launched for New Age Security StudiesIIRIS Consulting announced the launch of the Maroof Raza Centre for Security Studies (MRCSS) in Gurugram, Haryana, India, a dedicated platform for advancing research and dialogue on national security, geopolitics, and emerging strategic issues. The Centre commemorates Late Maj Maroof Raza (1959–2026), a veteran Indian Army officer and renowned defence and strategic affairs commentator, and will operate under IIRIS Consulting as a living tribute to his legacy. Key activities will include the Maroof Raza Memorial Annual Dialogue, the IIRIS Scholarships programme sponsoring one PhD scholar annually, research initiatives, institutional collaborations, and youth-focused programmes aimed at developing the next generation of strategic thinkers in India.Fortune IndiaNearly 97% of security professionals want more opportunities for women: WISS 2026The Women in Security Survey (WISS) 2026, conducted by IIRIS and the CII Centre for Women Leadership with 730 responses, found that nearly 97% of security professionals believe more opportunities should be created for women, while 84.5% still believe women remain underrepresented despite existing policy frameworks. The report identifies an "accountability gap" where organisations have moved beyond awareness but are failing to close the disparity, with 74% of professionals having personally experienced or witnessed gender-based discrimination in security workplaces. The survey highlights mentorship (45.2%) and addressing male-dominated workplace cultures (39.7%) as the most critical interventions needed to move women from entry pipelines into leadership roles.Fortune IndiaNearly 97% of security professionals want more opportunities for women: WISS 2026The Women in Security Survey (WISS) 2026, conducted by IIRIS and the CII Centre for Women Leadership with 730 responses, found that 96.8% of security professionals—predominantly male respondents at 72.3%—believe more opportunities should be created for women in India's security sector. The report indicates the sector has moved beyond the awareness phase of its diversity journey but now faces an "accountability gap," with 84.5% believing women remain underrepresented and 74% having experienced or witnessed gender-based discrimination despite high rates of formal DEI policy adoption.