Disaster Recovery Journal Spring 2025

How AI is Transforming Business Continuity and Information Security in Finance

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By ALDO SORALUZ

n today’s rapidly evolving finan cial landscape, institutions face increasing challenges due to their growing reliance on technol ogy and the stringent regulatory requirements surrounding infor mation security and business conti nuity. The ability to anticipate and mitigate risks is critical for protect

tive tool, not only enhancing security and business continuity efforts but also assist ing institutions in aligning with complex regulatory standards. The Cornerstones of Operational Resilience Business continuity is a fundamental aspect of risk management, particularly in financial institutions where service disrup tions can have severe financial and repu tational repercussions. A well-structured

business continuity plan (BCP) ensures an organization can respond effectively to disruptive events such as system failures, cyberattacks or natural disasters, safe guarding critical operations. However, for a BCP to be effective, it must be adaptable to evolving regulatory and technological landscapes. On the other hand, information security focuses on protecting the digital assets of financial institutions, which include sensi tive customer data, transactional records

ing sensitive data and ensuring operational resilience. In this context, artificial intel ligence (AI) is emerging as a transforma

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