Midland Microfin Jun ’27

As digital adoption deepens across India’s microfinance sector, cybersecurity has become central to protecting trust, especially for first-time borrowers. In this exclusive interview, Gagandeep Sharma, Chief Information Security Officer at Midland Microfin Ltd., explains to APAC Media how the company aligns its security strategy with its mission of financial and social empowerment, especially for women. He discusses balancing rapid digital growth with strong data protection, meeting RBI expectations, managing multi-vendor risks, and strengthening fraud defenses. Sharma also shares how Midland builds digital awareness among women customers and prepares for emerging threats through AI-driven detection, Zero-Trust frameworks, and privacy-enhancing technologies.