As cyber threats become more sophisticated, financial services firms are exploring how artificial intelligence can strengthen security operations, improve threat detection and accelerate incident response. At the same time, adopting AI introduces new challenges around data protection, model reliability, automated decision-making and accountability.

For technology and security leaders, the opportunity lies in moving beyond reactive security towards a more intelligent, adaptive approach to cyber defence. This executive roundtable will explore how AI can help security teams identify emerging threats, prioritise risks and respond more effectively within AWS environments, while maintaining the human oversight, governance and controls needed to protect critical systems and sensitive data.

• How can AI improve threat detection and investigation while helping security teams anticipate emerging attack patterns?
• Where can automation accelerate incident response, and which decisions still require human oversight?
• How can organisations integrate AI-driven security capabilities into AWS environments while maintaining strong data protection, governance and accountability?
• What practical steps can security leaders take today to build a more adaptive and resilient cyber defence strategy?