Ep. 18 - LIVE from the MoneyPot with Mastercard @ Money 20/20 USA 2025

Ranjita Iyer on AI, Cybersecurity and Collective Resilience at MastercardRecorded live from The MoneyPot at Money20/20 USA, this special episode of The Payments Shed Podcast sees hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Ranjita Iyer, EVP of Services for North America at Mastercard, for a deep dive into the evolving world of AI, cybersecurity, and collective resilience across the global payments landscape.Together, they explore:The Evolving Threat Landscape – how the cyber environment has shifted in recent years, the rise of sophisticated attacks, and what keeps leaders awake at night.Mastercard’s Cybersecurity Strategy & AI – how Mastercard secures a global payments ecosystem through a multi-layered defence model, and the crucial role AI and machine learning play in staying ahead of threats.Collective Resilience – why collaboration between banks, fintechs, governments, and merchants is essential to building a safer digital economy.The Road Ahead – Ranjita’s perspective on the future of cyber resilience and the single most important step organisations can take today to strengthen defences.And of course, Ranjita joins Grant and Justin for The Shelf of Shame, where she nominates something in tech and cybersecurity to banish forever.***The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.***The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.***Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.