Santosh Sheshware joins Aditya Birla Sun Life insurance as CISO, ET CISO
In a significant move aimed at bolstering its cybersecurity framework, Santosh Sheshware has joined Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance as its CISO and Head of Information Security. With over 17 years of robust experience in the realm of Information Security, Sheshware brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in safeguarding critical information assets within the BFSI sector.
His career trajectory is marked by notable stints at Bharti AXA Life, PNB MetLife, India Infoline group, HSBC, and Citibank, where he honed his skills in cybersecurity, IT governance, security operations, cyber resiliency, incident management, and third-party risk management. His extensive experience underscores his ability to navigate the complexities of securing sensitive financial data and implementing robust information security measures.
At Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, Sheshware assumes responsibility for spearheading information security strategies aimed at maintaining rigorous cybersecurity protocols and ensuring business continuity. His appointment underscores the organization’s proactive approach to addressing the escalating challenges posed by cyber threats in the digital age.
Speaking about his appointment, Santosh expressed his excitement, stating, “I’m thrilled and honored to join Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance and look forward to working with the talented team here to strengthen our security posture and protect our valuable information assets”.