Welcome to another episode of the To the Point Cybersecurity podcast, brought to you by Forcepoint. This week, hosts Rachel Lyon and Jonathan Knepper sit down with Erika Dean, Chief Security Officer at Robinhood, to dive deep into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats facing the fintech industry. With over two decades of experience—including leadership roles at Capital One—Erika sheds light on today’s most pressing security challenges, from lightning-fast and sophisticated phishing schemes to the growing risks posed by deepfakes, nation-state infiltration, and complex third-party vendor networks.

In this episode, Erika reveals why collaboration and intelligence sharing are more important than ever, discusses the unique challenges of securing crypto and blockchain environments, and explains how companies can strike a balance between transparency and security when dealing with incident disclosure rules. Whether you’re a cybersecurity pro, fintech enthusiast, or just curious about how the digital world is changing, this conversation is packed with insider perspectives and actionable insights.

Stay tuned—there’s plenty to unpack as we explore how companies like Robinhood are adapting to keep their platforms, customers, and data safe in a rapidly shifting threat landscape.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e335