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Chief among these is the potential impact on transaction speeds – the lifeblood of modern payment systems.
Ed acknowledges this tension:“ One of the biggest challenges is managing the impact on transaction speeds due to constant authentication and verification processes.”
The complexity increases when these principles must integrate into existing infrastructures.
“ Seamlessly integrating zero-trust principles into complex, high-speed payment ecosystems requires careful optimisation to prevent delays,” he adds.
Financial institutions thus find themselves walking a tightrope between security and service quality.
“ Balancing stringent security controls with a frictionless user experience is critical,” Ed emphasises,“ as customers expect fast, seamless payments without unnecessary disruptions”.
Beyond speed, scalability presents another substantial hurdle.
As Ed points out,“ Zero-trust frameworks must be able to adapt
112 May 2025