Outsmarting Cybercriminals in Finance With Brian Edelman

Brian Edelman is the CEO of FCI, a firm that provides NIST-based endpoint and network cybersecurity and compliance solutions for heavily regulated industries. He founded the company in 1995 and has grown it into a managed security service provider specializing in cyber-regulated organizations. Brian is widely recognized as a cybersecurity expert and frequently speaks at industry conferences on topics like regulatory compliance and incident response. He holds a certificate in cybersecurity risk management from Harvard and serves as a Cybersecurity Technology Expert on the Forbes NY Council. In this episode… Cybercriminals are evolving, and the threats facing financial services have never been more severe. From stolen data sold on the dark web to AI-driven email scams that can drain accounts in days, the risks are escalating. How can firms protect sensitive client information while meeting strict regulatory requirements? Brian Edelman, a cybersecurity expert in the financial services industry, explains how firms can strengthen their defenses. He emphasizes the importance of building trust with clients, adopting a zero-trust security model, and preparing with incident response drills. Brian highlights automation as a means to protect endpoints without overwhelming advisors, while warning that AI is making cyberattacks both faster and more sophisticated. His insights provide practical steps for organizations to safeguard data, finances, and reputation. In this episode of The Customer Wins Podcast, Richard Walker interviews Brian Edelman, CEO of FCI, to discuss cybersecurity in financial services. Brian shares how automation simplifies compliance, why zero trust matters for firms, and how AI is reshaping cybercrime. He explores incident response preparedness, the role of regulators, and the growing responsibility of financial advisors to educate their clients about cyber risks.