On 14 November 2025, the INTERCEPT project was presented at the Bank Association of Slovenia to an audience that included representatives from most Slovenian banks and savings institutions. The presentation introduced the project’s objectives, its technological approach, and its relevance for strengthening cybersecurity within the financial sector.
Financial institutions are among the most exposed organisations when it comes to cyber threats. They process millions of transactions daily and manage extensive volumes of sensitive data, making them a high-value target for attackers. When successful, cyber incidents can result not only in financial damage but also in disruptions to essential services, loss of customer trust and wider implications for market stability.
The presentation highlighted how INTERCEPT aims to address these challenges through the development of a cross-border Threat Sharing Platform (TSP) supported by advanced artificial intelligence and machine-learning capabilities. The project is dedicated to helping security operations teams detect, analyse and respond to threats more quickly and accurately by enabling the secure exchange of high-quality, anonymised threat intelligence across organisations and borders.
For the banking sector in particular, the INTERCEPT solution will offer several important advantages once fully implemented. Banks operate in a highly regulated environment where rapid detection of anomalies, strict data protection, operational continuity and compliance with regulatory requirements are essential. INTERCEPT’s automated anonymisation mechanisms will ensure that sensitive indicators can be shared safely without exposing customer information or breaching legal obligations. Its AI and ML components will support SOC teams in managing large volumes of alerts, reducing false positives and enabling faster identification of genuine threats – an essential capability for institutions that process high transaction volumes around the clock. By integrating these elements into a unified platform, INTERCEPT will strengthen the ability of banks to anticipate cyber risks, monitor emerging attack patterns and respond in a coordinated and timely manner.
The event provided an important opportunity to present the project’s progress to key stakeholders within the financial community. In the coming months, INTERCEPT will continue to engage with relevant sectors and professional audiences as development of the platform advances.