Security Culture Doesn’t Happen Overnight — It’s Built with Consistent Communication : Gunjan Mody, CISO, IIFL Home Loans

In an exclusive conversation with Express Computer, Gunjan Mody, Chief Information Security Officer, IIFL Home Loans, delves into the critical importance of embedding cybersecurity into the DNA of an organisation, especially in a highly regulated and trust-driven sector like housing finance. He discusses how regulatory frameworks like RBI’s cybersecurity mandates and the DPDP Act are shaping strategic priorities, and why maintaining data privacy in an AI-accelerated world is now more challenging than ever. Mody also highlights the dual nature of AI as both a powerful opportunity and a rising threat in cybersecurity, and shares perspectives on securing digital platforms and fostering a resilient, security-first culture through leadership commitment and continuous awareness.

As the CISO of IIFL Home Loans, how do you approach building a cybersecurity strategy that aligns with business objectives in a highly regulated sector like housing finance?

Cybersecurity strategy for any regulated company, not just IIFL Home ...