Mangaluru: Karnataka Bank has been recognised for its outstanding cyber security initiatives, receiving two prestigious honours — ‘Cyber Security Team of the Year’ and ‘Cyber Security Transformation of the Year’ — at the 4th CISO Conclave and Citation Ceremony hosted by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).

These awards, introduced by the IBA for the first time to acknowledge excellence in cyber security, were conferred in recognition of the Bank’s robust security frameworks and consistent commitment to enhancing digital trust among customers. The event was held in Mumbai on June 5.

National-level recognition

The honours were presented to Karnataka Bank’s General Manager and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), underlining the Bank’s leadership in securing digital banking operations. The recognition comes at a time when cyber resilience is becoming critical in the rapidly evolving financial sector.

The jury panel included leading cyber security experts such as:

  • Dr. Sriram Birudavolu, CEO, Data Security Council of India

  • Shri Anil Bhandari, Advisor, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC)

  • Shri Pravin Kumar, Chief Market Information Security Officer and DPO, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

    • Their combined expertise ensured a rigorous selection process, making the awards particularly prestigious.

    A trailblazer in digital security

    Karnataka Bank has been proactive in adopting next-generation cyber security protocols to shield its digital platforms and protect customer data. From enhancing security architecture to streamlining incident response mechanisms, the Bank’s efforts reflect an enterprise-wide transformation in managing digital risk.

    The twin accolades reaffirm Karnataka Bank’s position as a trusted and technologically agile financial institution. As one of the early movers in cyber defence within the Indian banking landscape, the Bank continues to strengthen its digital infrastructure in step with emerging threats.

    In a statement, Bank officials said the recognition would motivate the institution to further invest in technologies and capabilities that enhance cyber hygiene, data integrity, and user trust.