Pawan Chawla

Pawan Chawla is an experienced information security and data protection professional currently serving as the Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and Data Privacy and Protection Officer (DPPO) at Tata AIA Life Insurance.1

Professional Background

With over 20 years of experience in diverse industries including banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), FMCG, business process outsourcing, e-commerce, and technology consulting, Pawan has developed extensive expertise in enterprise security architecture and operations.1

Key Skills and Expertise

Pawan specializes in:

• Enterprise security architecture and operations
• Business process analysis and optimization
• Risk management and compliance
• Cybersecurity strategy and implementation
• Data protection and privacy

He has a strong focus on aligning security initiatives with business KPIs and enabling business growth through effective use of information technology and enterprise applications.1

Education and Certifications

Pawan holds:

• A Master of Science degree from Sikkim Manipal University (2004-2008)
• An Executive Post Graduate Diploma (with Silver Medal) from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (2014-2016)

He has also earned numerous professional certifications, including:

• ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor
• Certified Payment Card Industry Security Implementer
• Certified Professional in Risk Management (ISO 31000:2018)
• DSCI Data Protection Officer
• Certified Data Privacy Solution Engineer (CDPSE)
• EC-Council's Certified Chief Information Security Officer1

Leadership and Expertise

Pawan is known for his ability to:

• Design and implement targeted security technology solutions
• Lead high-performing security teams
• Manage multi-location teams to achieve business goals
• Perform security assessments and penetration testing
• Navigate regulatory and statutory compliance requirements1

His technical expertise spans network, web, client, and mobile application security, as well as proficiency in scripting languages and understanding of various compliance frameworks.1