Cybersecurity expert Babitha B P has joined the State Bank of India (SBI) as Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) and General Manager of Infrastructure Security & Special Projects. Her appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen SBI’s cybersecurity and risk governance.

Key Points:

• Babitha B P took charge as Deputy CISO and General Manager (Infrastructure Security & Special Projects) at SBI in June 2025.
• She brings over 20 years of experience in IT security, risk assessment, and cyber governance in the financial sector.
• Previously, she served as Vice President (System Audit) at ReBIT and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at CSB Bank.
• Babitha is a graduate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from TKM Engineering College, Kollam.
• At SBI, she will oversee strategic cybersecurity initiatives, critical infrastructure protection, and special tech-driven security projects.