Ajayakumar K R has taken on the role of General Manager & Group Information Security Officer at Bank of Baroda, further strengthening his position as a leader in enterprise cybersecurity. With over 20 years of experience spanning both public and private sector banking, he now oversees the bank’s cybersecurity strategy and global security operations across 18 international markets and multiple subsidiaries.
During his six-year tenure at Bank of Baroda, Ajayakumar has been instrumental in shaping and executing the bank’s cybersecurity architecture. He has led the development of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and regulatory-compliant risk governance frameworks. His efforts have been critical in achieving ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS certifications, deploying SIEM and XDR platforms, aligning the bank’s cybersecurity posture with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and rolling out enterprise-wide security awareness programs.
Previously, he held key positions at Vijaya Bank and Union Bank of India, where he drove digital banking initiatives, established secure digital channels, and designed mission-critical banking applications. With a unique combination of deep technical expertise and strategic foresight, Ajayakumar is well-positioned to advance Bank of Baroda’s cybersecurity capabilities and lead its secure digital transformation journey.
