EP 51 – Balancing Innovation and Security in FinTech

In this episode of Trust Issues, host David Puner interviews Eric Hussey, SVP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Finastra, a leading provider of financial software solutions and services. Hussey shares his insights on the evolving role of the CISO, the challenges of keeping up with new and evolving cybersecurity regulations, and the importance of balancing innovation with security in the FinTech space. He also discusses how identity factors into the equation, mentioning the importance of identity security in the future of FinTech and banking, and the need for frictionless enhancements in identity security. Hussey also talks about his career path, AI’s emerging and evolving role in cybersecurity, and the importance of good governance and risk management in prioritizing security concerns.