Paytm Payments Bank appoints Nitin Chauhan as the new CISO

Paytm Payments Bank announced the appointment of Nitin Chauhan as its new Chief Information Security Officer(CISO).

According to the company, Chauhan will be responsible for the company's information security initiatives, setting up and enhancing the firm's enterprise security strategies, infrastructure, and network design. He will also ensure regulatory compliance with an emphasis on building a security framework for all Paytm Payments Bank customers.

"It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Nitin to the Paytm Payments bank team. He is a seasoned information security professional, and his experience in creating and deploying security solutions will play a key role in ensuring we continue bringing the most secure and innovative digital-first offerings for our users," Paytm Payments Bank MD and CEO Renu Satti said.

Chauhan previously worked as the CISO at RBL Bank for over 6 years and has also worked at Kotak Bank and other financial institutions. He has around two decades of experience across information and cyber security segments.

The new CISO at Paytm Payments Bank, Nitin Chauhan said, "Paytm Payments Bank has a huge focus on information and cyber security and compliance aspects across all areas. We will continue to build secure and sustainable information and cybersecurity practice at the bank."