Angel One Appoints Anuprita Daga as Group CISO

Mumbai, India, Jan 08, 2024: Angel One, a leading fintech player in India, has announced the appointment of Ms. Anuprita Daga as its Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With a robust career spanning 25 years, Anuprita brings extensive leadership experience in data privacy, security, and risk quantification to her new role, the company said in a statement.

As Angel One places information security at the core of its operations, the appointment of Anuprita Daga as Group CISO is a strategic move to fortify and advance the security infrastructure across its diverse businesses. The fintech firm, committed to technological excellence, underscores its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security amid the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology.

Anuprita joins Angel One from Yes Bank, where she served as the Chief Information Security Officer. In her previous role, she demonstrated exceptional competence in overseeing compliance within a complex and varied regulatory landscape. Anuprita played a pivotal role in driving security practices across digital banking channels and products, ensuring secured banking services and comprehensive security practices across third-party outsourcing partners.

In her new position, Anuprita will enhance the information security, cyber security, and data privacy framework at Angel One. She will focus on developing, implementing, and enforcing robust security policies to safeguard customer-sensitive information and sensitive data across the organization.

Mr. Dinesh Thakkar, Chairman and Managing Director of Angel One Limited, expressed his enthusiasm for Anuprita’s appointment, stating, “This marks a significant milestone for Angel One as we proudly welcome Anuprita to our team as the Group Chief Information Security Officer. Her extensive experience and proven track record in championing data security align seamlessly with our commitment to setting new standards in the fintech space.”

Anuprita Daga, the newly appointed Group CISO of Angel One Limited, commented on her new role, saying, “I am thrilled to join Angel One, a pioneering force in the fintech space. As Group CISO, I look forward to leveraging my experience to fortify the organization’s security posture. Angel One’s commitment to technological excellence aligns seamlessly with my passion for driving robust security strategies.”

Anuprita has received esteemed recognition in the industry for her outstanding accomplishments. She was honored as The Global Top 100 Chief Information Security Officer by a UK forum and recognized as a Top CSO 50 India and Top 10 Women Tech Leaders by various forums. Anuprita actively contributes to the industry’s development, serving as a respected member of the jury for CNBC, CISO MAG Awards, Women in Cyber Security (WiCSE) forum from the USA, and other forums. Her commitment extends to participating as a judge and mentor for the startup evaluation program initiative driven by Data Security Council of India (NASSCOM) and Karnataka State Council.