Protean eGov Technologies Ltd., is one of the key IT enabled service providers engaged in conceptualizing, developing and executing nationally critical and population scale Greenfield technology solutions. The company has extensively collaborated with the government over the last 25 years in creating digital public infrastructure and developing innovative citizen centric e-governance solutions. The company’s core strength lies in not just enabling technology, but also providing the necessary interventions for ecosystem creation and adoption of new technologies and business models.
In these two-and-a-half decades, the company has created strong e-governance interventions impacting multiple sectors of the Indian economy and touching various aspects of a citizen’s life - modernizing the direct tax infrastructure, providing a tax identity to citizens and corporates (issuance of PAN card), strengthening the old-age social security infrastructure (National Pension System NPS & Atal Pension Yojna APY), promoting financial inclusion by contributing to the India Stack by enrolling citizens for National Identity and enabling the BFSI sector by providing Aadhaar-based identity authentication and e-Sign services. Over these years, the company has implemented and managed 18 projects spread across seven ministries and autonomous bodies, ushering positive change in delivery of public services.
To create a truly inclusive service delivery mechanism Protean has established a pan India network of centres to provide assisted services to the digitally excluded. This Physical model created by Protean promotes and enables universal access and financial inclusion in the country without bias.
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Protean InfoSec Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Protean eGov Technologies Limited (Formerly NSDL eGovernance Infrastructure Limited). The services offered, by Protean eGov Technologies Limited, since its inception 25 years back, had been dealing Personally Identifiable and Financial Sensitive information of or on behalf of the various stake holders. Committed to maintain the confidence of its stake holders by safe keep of their Information, Protean eGov developed a robust and effective Information / Cyber Security practice within the organisation. Over a period of time, Information Security practice matured and necessary enhancement were introduced for Cyber Security with its initiatives to provide Internet centric services. In addition, Protean eGov business model required point-of-presence in every nook and corner of the country, which was fulfilled by engaging franchise network. Realising the importance of securing information beyond its fortified Data Centers, Protean eGov also focused on the practices and operational processes of its supply chain entities / franchise network. As a result, Protean eGov developed expertise and self-sufficiency in the domain of Information / Cyber Security.
During this journey, Protean eGov realised that the business models is moving towards outsourcing and developing supply chain instead of “fully do it yourself” approach. Therefore many SMEs, regulated and unregulated, who were engaged and certain business process outsourced to the, required to handle Personal Identifiable and Financially Sensitive information of their customer and clients or on behalf of them. Such arrangement would be governed by contract / agreements which had stringent Information Security clauses, but minimal guidance to implement them. Most of these entities participating in the supply chain eco system lacked necessary in-house expertise and resources to implement comprehensive security practices to protect such information beyond contractual compliance. Similarly, while working with large Corporate entities and Financial Service providers of the country, Protean eGov realised that certain Information Security processes, if undertaken in-house, would be economically un-viable and hence they required external expert agencies to assist them maintain their high standard and robust Information Security posture. On the other hand, Government agencies and undertakings had been facing different set of challenges. They too are handling very critical information and had to be aligned to the laid down process and also sail through stringent audits.
Realising the potential of providing services in Information / Cyber Security domain, Protean eGov Technologies Limited has formed a wholly owned subsidiary company named Protean InfoSec Services Limited. This subsidiary company will function independently to provide consulting and advisory services with focus on critical aspects of Cyber / Information Security Governance and Operations. The primary focus will be on Information / Cyber Security Architecture, Governance Risk Compliance and Data Privacy Practice (GRC&DPP) and Information / Cyber Security Tech Services (which includes Information Security Culture building, Awareness Training, Technical Assessments & Audit Helpdesk)
Protean InfoSec Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Protean eGov Technologies Limited (Formerly NSDL eGovernance Infrastructure Limited). The services offered, by Protean eGov Technologies Limited, since its inception 25 years back, had been dealing Personally Identifiable and Financial Sensitive information of or on behalf of the various stake holders. Committed to maintain the confidence of its stake holders by safe keep of their Information, Protean eGov developed a robust and effective Information / Cyber Security practice within the organisation. Over a period of time, Information Security practice matured and necessary enhancement were introduced for Cyber Security with its initiatives to provide Internet centric services. In addition, Protean eGov business model required point-of-presence in every nook and corner of the country, which was fulfilled by engaging franchise network. Realising the importance of securing information beyond its fortified Data Centers, Protean eGov also focused on the practices and operational processes of its supply chain entities / franchise network. As a result, Protean eGov developed expertise and self-sufficiency in the domain of Information / Cyber Security.
During this journey, Protean eGov realised that the business models is moving towards outsourcing and developing supply chain instead of “fully do it yourself” approach. Therefore many SMEs, regulated and unregulated, who were engaged and certain business process outsourced to the, required to handle Personal Identifiable and Financially Sensitive information of their customer and clients or on behalf of them. Such arrangement would be governed by contract / agreements which had stringent Information Security clauses, but minimal guidance to implement them. Most of these entities participating in the supply chain eco system lacked necessary in-house expertise and resources to implement comprehensive security practices to protect such information beyond contractual compliance. Similarly, while working with large Corporate entities and Financial Service providers of the country, Protean eGov realised that certain Information Security processes, if undertaken in-house, would be economically un-viable and hence they required external expert agencies to assist them maintain their high standard and robust Information Security posture. On the other hand, Government agencies and undertakings had been facing different set of challenges. They too are handling very critical information and had to be aligned to the laid down process and also sail through stringent audits.
Realising the potential of providing services in Information / Cyber Security domain, Protean eGov Technologies Limited has formed a wholly owned subsidiary company named Protean InfoSec Services Limited. This subsidiary company will function independently to provide consulting and advisory services with focus on critical aspects of Cyber / Information Security Governance and Operations. The primary focus will be on Information / Cyber Security Architecture, Governance Risk Compliance and Data Privacy Practice (GRC&DPP) and Information / Cyber Security Tech Services (which includes Information Security Culture building, Awareness Training, Technical Assessments & Audit Helpdesk)
Why choose Protean InfoSec Services Limited?
Chairman and Non-Executive Director
Mr. Saravade brings more than 37 years of diverse experience, including in law enforcement, banking, cybersecurity, and technology management. Heled in creating ReBIT as a powerhouse for RBI in IT services and cyber security, as well as a think-tank for innovation, big systems, and new ideas with focus on IT strategy for creating public goods and regulation. He was also instrumental in building its capability to drive what needs to be done in the IT/cyber security area of regulated entities’ operations, as well as RBI’s own IT and security related functions and initiatives. He was a member of the Malegam Committee, set up by RBI to look into NPA divergences and bank frauds. Mr. Saravade has also worked in different capacities at Citibank, ICICI Bank and with think-tanks such as the Data Security Council of India (DSCI). Prior to joining the private sector, he served in the 1987 batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) including working with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) primarily handling bank frauds and economic offences. He is a recipient of the Indian Police Service Medal for Distinguished Services and the Prime Minister’s Baton and Revolver for being the topper of the 1987-batch of IPS officers.
Managing Director & CEO
Milind G. Mungale, after completing graduation is Science and PG Diploma in Information Systems, started his IT industry career in 1987. Since then he has been in IT industry for 35+ years. During the first ten years, he has worked in the Information Technology department of various manufacturing organizations
Since September 1996 (25+ years), he has been working with Protean eGov Technologies Limited (Formerly NSDL eGovernance Infrastructure Limited). He started his tenure as an Assistant Manager in Information Technology, and climbed up the ladder to the present position of Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He has been heading the Information Security, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Infrastructure and Data Center functions of the organization. He has set-up Information and Infrastructure Security Management System, NextGen Security Operations Center, Compliance Framework for Business Continuity and Indian Information Technology Law. He has implemented various Information / Cyber Security technologies and practices in addition to effective Network Security Architecture deployment based on principle of “Defense-In-Depth”. He has been actively contributing to mature the Enterprise Risk Management practices. He is instrumental in the initiatives taken towards initial preparation for compliance of Data Protection Act. He has been a speaker in various Information Security forums and events. He has also participated in more than 50 panel discussions on various current Cyber Security subjects.
He remains associated with the parent company in the capacity of Group Chief Impact Officer responsible for the group level sustainability initiatives.
Non-Executive Director
Tejas Desai is the Chief Financial Officer at Protean eGov Technologies Ltd (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd.) He has been a veteran in the industry with over 20 years of experience at Protean handling major complex projects like the Tax Information Network (TIN), Electronic Accounting System in Excise and Service Tax (EASIEST), GST Application, and the NSDL depository system. He has worked on conceptualizing a single form 16 based on the TDS returns and the businesses processes based on requirements envisaged in Goods and Service Tax.
Tejas understands the importance of fintech in today’s day and age, and the role it can play towards financial inclusion. Being associated with the execution of several complex government mandates pertaining to the financial sector across the country, Tejas understands the requirement at the grass root level. He aims to contribute significantly into the development of the fintech ecosystem in India thereby bringing citizens under the radar of financial inclusion.
Tejas is a certified Chartered Account and has completed his B.Com from University of Mumbai.
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Dattaram Mhadgut is the Non-Executive Director of Protean InfoSec Services Limited. He is also the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly known as NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited). He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering in computers from the Mumbai University and has been associated with Protean eGov Technologies Limited since the year 1997.
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