India’s largest public sector insurer sets new standard with CryptoBind® data privacy platform

JISA Softech’s deployment of its CryptoBind® platform for India’s largest public sector insurance company safeguards over 30 crore PII records, establishing a national benchmark in privacy, security, and regulatory adherence within the BFSI sector.

In a significant milestone for India’s financial services sector, JISA Softech has implemented its advanced CryptoBind® data privacy platform for the country’s largest public sector insurance company. This deployment safeguards over 30 crore Personally Identifiable Information (PII) records, marking what is described as India’s most extensive centralized Data Vault and Hardware Security Module (HSM) infrastructure. The project sets a new standard in privacy, cryptographic security, and regulatory compliance within the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) ecosystem.

The insurance provider involved has a storied history spanning seven decades and manages assets worth ₹56.61 trillion. As a government-owned institution, it serves more than 29 crore policyholders through a network of 33 divisional offices and 212 branches worldwide. Amid a transition towards a digital-first, customer-centric model, the insurer confronted significant challenges arising from fragmented data systems, limited scalability, and compliance constraints, particularly amplified by the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

Traditionally reliant on legacy IT infrastructures, the organisation recognised that safeguarding vast volumes of sensitive citizen data demanded a secure, scalable, and regulation-compliant privacy framework. Common challenges included duplicated data in isolated silos, restricted ability to leverage analytics without risking exposure of sensitive PII, and inadequate access control mechanisms. These concerns collectively stymied innovation and operational agility, necessitating a robust, privacy-first foundation to enable data-driven decision-making safely.

JISA Softech’s CryptoBind® Privacy Suite addresses these issues with a purpose-built ecosystem combining encryption, tokenization, and anonymization technologies. Central to this platform is the CryptoBind® Secure Vault, which encrypts and tokenizes PII, converting sensitive information into anonymised tokens through a proprietary format-preserving masking method known as “Identifiable Tokenization.” These tokens maintain data usability for analytics while ensuring the original identities cannot be reverse-engineered, even by third-party marketing or customer relationship management tools.

Complementing the vault is the deployment of CryptoBind® HSM, a Hardware Security Module certified at FIPS 140-2 Level 3 standard. The HSM manages cryptographic keys and signing operations with secure APIs, facilitating seamless integration with both legacy and modern digital systems. Additional features include a Centralized Key Management Portal with granular role-based controls, token lifecycle management for regulated data retention, and real-time audit trails with alerts for unauthorised access, delivered within a scalable framework adaptable to cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.

This comprehensive deployment has yielded tangible benefits. Over 30 crore PII records across all business functions are now tokenized and securely protected, ensuring full compliance with the DPDP Act and internal governance policies. The insurer has eliminated data silos, unified privacy policies, and enabled rich analytics, supporting AI and business intelligence initiatives without exposing sensitive information. Importantly, coordination between internal and external systems is strengthened under strict access controls, while cryptographic key management is transparent and fully auditable. Since implementation, no data exposure incidents have been reported, significantly reducing operational risks and accelerating integration cycles across the insurer’s BFSI ecosystem.

Beyond the immediate organisation, this project serves as a national precedent in balancing privacy, security, and innovation. By combining HSM-grade security with tokenization-based anonymization and governance aligned to regulatory requirements, JISA Softech demonstrates that digital trust can be established even within complex legacy landscapes. Industry observers note that such frameworks offer a scalable, compliant, and future-ready model for securing sensitive data in the face of evolving cyber threats and regulatory demands.

JISA Softech’s expertise spans a broad array of cryptographic technologies and data protection solutions. The company recently launched the CryptoBind Payment HSM, a pioneering product designed to secure financial transactions with features like virtual HSM partitioning to enhance scalability and efficiency. These innovations position JISA Softech at the forefront of India’s digital trust infrastructure, enabling organisations to confidently navigate privacy regulations and embrace digital transformation.

As India intensifies regulatory oversight and refines its data protection laws, privacy and compliance are becoming indispensable pillars of digital growth. JISA Softech’s CryptoBind® platform exemplifies how advanced encryption, tokenization, and hardware-based security can underpin resilient, privacy-conscious digital ecosystems, helping institutions safeguard citizen data while fostering innovation and customer trust in an increasingly digital economy.

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Source: Noah Wire Services