CSB Bank has appointed Vaibhav Sonavane as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With over 18 years of expertise across cloud security, risk management, identity governance, and enterprise security architecture, Vaibhav will drive CSB Bank’s cybersecurity strategy, strengthen regulatory compliance, and lead innovation in safeguarding digital banking operations.
Before joining CSB Bank, Vaibhav was Senior Vice President & Head – Emerging Tech & Cloud Security at Axis Bank, where he established the bank’s Center of Excellence (CoE) for Cloud Security. He provided strategic direction on securing emerging technologies, led proactive risk management initiatives like threat hunting and red teaming, and successfully front-ended multiple audits with RBI and NCIIPC.
His career journey includes senior roles at Oracle, PwC India, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia, Wipro Technologies, and Rolta India Limited, where he built deep expertise in identity & access management, enterprise security, and cloud-native solutions. As a trusted advisor to CISOs and enterprises, Vaibhav has architected and executed large-scale cybersecurity programs across banking, consulting, and technology sectors.
With his extensive leadership experience and proven ability to build high-performing security teams, Vaibhav is set to be a key driver in CSB Bank’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and technology-driven banking for the future.