NeuralTrust Joins Plug and Play’s Fintech Breakfast
Last week, NeuralTrust had the privilege of joining industry leaders at the Fintech Breakfast, an event hosted by Plug and Play Tech Center at Aticco. The gathering brought together fintech experts, entrepreneurs, and technology pioneers to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of financial technology.
Among the morning’s highlights was a panel discussion titled "Industry Challenges & How to Address Them," featuring Victor Garcia, Co-Founder and CTO of NeuralTrust. The conversation delved into the evolving fintech landscape, the rapid adoption of AI-powered solutions, and the urgent need to strengthen cybersecurity and regulatory compliance as the industry moves forward.
Why AI Security Matters More Than Ever in Fintech
AI is transforming financial services—from fraud detection and automated lending to hyper-personalized customer experiences. But with this transformation comes new security risks, and fintech companies must be prepared to navigate them.
During the discussion, Victor Garcia emphasized that trust, resilience, and compliance need to be at the core of AI adoption in fintech. He highlighted the growing vulnerabilities that come with AI-driven decision-making, particularly around data security, adversarial attacks, and AI model manipulation.
"AI is fundamentally changing the way financial institutions operate, but if we don’t embed security into these systems from the start, we risk exposing sensitive data and undermining trust," Garcia pointed out. "Traditional cybersecurity measures aren't enough anymore. Fintech companies need AI-specific security frameworks that can adapt to evolving threats."
One key focus of the conversation was the importance of Zero-Trust security models for AI applications. Unlike legacy security approaches that assume internal trust, Zero-Trust ensures that every request, interaction, and transaction is continuously verified—a crucial step in preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and AI model manipulation.
Insights from Industry Leaders on the Future of Fintech
Beyond AI security, the panel covered broader trends in financial innovation. Gemma Beltran from CaixaBank DayOne shared her perspective on the future of banking and fintech partnerships, discussing how financial institutions are balancing innovation with risk management in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Toni Felguera from Payment Innovation Hub provided key insights into the evolution of digital payments, emphasizing the role of AI in enhancing transaction security, optimizing fraud detection, and creating seamless customer experiences.
The discussion, moderated by Anna González Martos from Plug and Play Tech Center, fostered an engaging exchange of ideas, bringing together different perspectives on where fintech is headed—and what needs to be done to ensure it remains secure, efficient, and compliant.
NeuralTrust’s Vision: Secure AI for a Thriving Fintech Ecosystem
At NeuralTrust, we firmly believe that AI and cybersecurity must evolve together. As AI-driven solutions take on a more prominent role in financial services, the industry must proactively address security risks and regulatory challenges to ensure these innovations remain sustainable.
We’re committed to helping fintech companies deploy secure, compliant, and resilient AI solutions, leveraging advanced AI security frameworks, risk monitoring, and real-time threat detection to protect financial institutions from evolving cyber threats.
Looking Ahead: Strengthening Fintech Security Through Collaboration
The conversations at Fintech Breakfast reinforced a key takeaway: fintech’s future is deeply intertwined with AI, but its success hinges on how well we secure it. As AI adoption grows, cybersecurity can’t be an afterthought—it has to be built into every layer of AI deployment.
We’re grateful to Plug and Play Tech Center for hosting such an insightful event and to all the panelists and attendees for their valuable contributions. These discussions are essential for shaping a secure, innovative, and resilient fintech ecosystem.
Looking forward to continuing the conversation and working alongside industry leaders to build a future where AI-powered fintech is both innovative and secure.
For more insights on AI security in fintech, or to learn how NeuralTrust is helping organizations protect their AI-driven innovations, see all our free resources.