BHUBANESWAR, India, Nov 24: iServeU, a global leader in cloud-native payment infrastructure and banking technology, today announced the appointment of Gagan Bihari Sathpathy as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Mr. Sathpathy joins iServeU following a distinguished tenure as CISO at Bank of India, bringing over three decades of deep experience in information security, regulatory governance, and operational resilience within the financial services sector.

This strategic appointment underscores iServeU’s commitment to delivering enterprise-grade security and compliance as it scales its cloud-hosted switching platform across international markets.

Deepening Technical Governance

Mr. Sathpathy brings a robust track record of securing large-scale financial ecosystems. In his previous role at Bank of India, he delivered comprehensive security frameworks, spanning vulnerability assessment, business continuity management, and advanced threat mitigation. At iServeU, he will spearhead the company’s global cybersecurity posture, driving initiatives to meet emerging regulatory frameworks—including India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act—and securing critical certifications required for global operation.

“Security and compliance is the core value prop of iServeU products,” said Sanjib Parida, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at iServeU. “As we continue to scale our microservices-driven infrastructure to support prominent financial institutions, Gagan’s deep expertise in banking security and regulatory compliance will be instrumental. His leadership will ensure that our platform remains synonymous with trust and reliability.”

A Vision for Secure Scale

Mr. Sathpathy holds multiple premier industry certifications, including CISA, CISSP, CISM, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. His mandate includes overseeing the enhancement of security infrastructure and leading cybersecurity preparedness to support iServeU’s rapid growth trajectory.

“I am thrilled to join iServeU at such a pivotal moment in its growth story,” said Gagan Bihari Sathpathy, CISO, iServeU. “The company has established a formidable reputation in the fintech ecosystem through its cloud-native capabilities. I look forward to leveraging my experience to build a security architecture that not only protects our partners but also enables the seamless scalability of our global ambitions, while contributing to the technological advancement of the region.”