LIC Housing Finance has appointed Jimit Shah as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), strengthening the organization’s leadership in cybersecurity and digital risk management.
In his new role, Jimit will lead the company’s enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, governance frameworks, risk management initiatives, and digital trust programs. He will be responsible for enhancing the organization’s security posture while ensuring the protection of critical systems, customer information, and digital financial infrastructure amid the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape.
His appointment comes at a time when financial institutions and housing finance companies are increasingly prioritizing cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience as digital adoption accelerates across the lending and financial services ecosystem. With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated and targeted, organizations are investing heavily in stronger security frameworks, threat monitoring capabilities, and proactive risk management strategies.
As CISO, Jimit is expected to play a key role in strengthening secure digital transformation initiatives, improving cyber resilience, and supporting the company’s broader technology modernization efforts. His responsibilities will also include overseeing information security governance, managing cyber risk controls, enhancing incident response preparedness, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory and data protection requirements.
The appointment further highlights LIC Housing Finance’s continued focus on safeguarding customer data, building digital trust, and reinforcing security capabilities across its operations as the company expands its digital financial services and customer engagement platforms.
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