Securing Open Finance

Learn how to protect sensitive data in the API-driven financial ecosystem

The financial services industry is undergoing a monumental transformation. With the rise of open finance — driven by global regulations and evolving market demands — APIs have become the backbone for connecting internal systems and powering integrations with third-party providers. From challenger banks to legacy institutions, success hinges on balancing openness with robust security measures.

How can financial organizations embrace innovation without compromising security? Join our expert panel as we explore the current state of open finance, the role of APIs in this evolving landscape, and the latest strategies for safeguarding sensitive data.

Featuring insights from Daniel Lindau, an identity and access management specialist at Curity, and Eyal Sivan, “Mr. Open Banking” and General Manager at Ozone API, this discussion will provide actionable guidance for security-conscious leaders in financial technology.

Key Takeaways

• The evolving role of APIs in open finance and open banking
• Key global standards and regulations shaping secure financial APIs
• Bank-grade security standards: From FAPI to the latest best practices
• Identity and access management strategies for mitigating risk
• Approaches to managing API sprawl and improving governance

Questions We’ll Address:

• What’s the current state of open finance, and how are APIs driving its growth?
• How are new regulations like Section 1033 in the U.S. impacting API adoption?
• What security and compliance requirements are essential for financial APIs?
• Where do the biggest vulnerabilities lie — external threats, internal misconfigurations, or both?
• What are the top API-specific risks according to OWASP, and how can you mitigate them?
• How do the latest bank-grade security standards like FAPI and others help protect APIs?

About Nordic APIs LiveCasts
Nordic APIs LiveCasts are free to attend through Zoom registration. Nordic APIs Editor-in-Chief Bill Doerrfeld will moderate the discussion, and attendees are welcome to ask questions in real time. We will post the recorded session to YouTube shortly after the event.