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AI in Cybersecurity for Financial Services and FinTech Webinar

Financial Services
FinTech
AI and Emerging Technology
Leadership and Resilience
Data Security and Privacy
October 1, 2025
This session brought together cybersecurity and technology professionals from the financial services and fintech sectors to explore how artificial intelligence is being used to strengthen security operations, improve efficiency, and support regulatory compliance.As financial organisations face increasing threat volumes, tighter regulatory scrutiny, and pressure to do more with less, the discussion focused on how AI-driven security capabilities can help teams better understand threats, prioritise response, and demonstrate compliance without adding operational friction. The session examined practical, real-world applications of AI within cybersecurity rather than theoretical hype.The session formed part of Smarttech247’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month Event Series and was designed for security, IT, risk, and compliance teams operating within regulated financial environments.‍Key Topics Covered‍Understanding AI-driven threats in financial servicesImproving security efficiency through automation and intelligenceUsing AI to support compliance and regulatory reportingApplying AI within modern security operationsPractical considerations for AI adoption in fintech environments

In-House Specialists

Robert Kehoe

Chief Technology Officer

Miruna Coman

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

External Speakers

No external speakers for this session.

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  • 0:06 – Introductions
  • 0:45 – AI use case: healthcare chatbot experience
  • 1:46 – AI impact in fintech & fraud detection
  • 3:01 – AI breaking voice authentication & rising fraud risks
  • 4:30 – EU regulation & AI Act in financial services
  • 6:06 – Compliance: risk, transparency & data governance
  • 7:00 – Security testing & red teaming for AI systems
  • 9:20 – AI’s impact on analyst workflows (finance & SOC)
  • 10:48 – Trust in AI vs human judgment
  • 12:00 – Alert fatigue & AI-driven efficiency
  • 13:29 – Training, onboarding & AI’s role
  • 14:40 – Security roadmap & key takeaways
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