The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is pleased to invite you to the live webinar
"Episode 7: “Weak Encryption in DFS Transactions: Risks and Remedies" taking place on 25 November 2025 from 14:00 – 15:00 CEST via Zoom.
This session will explore the critical role of encryption in securing digital financial services transactions and the risks posed by weak or improperly implemented cryptography. Attackers often exploit these weaknesses to intercept sensitive data, manipulate transactions, or compromise mobile and web-based payment systems. Understanding these vulnerabilities and applying robust encryption strategies is essential for protecting consumers and maintaining trust in the digital financial ecosystem.
This webinar is the seventh series on digital financial service security, organized as part of the ITU DFS Security Lab activities.
This webinar will explore:
- Common encryption vulnerabilities in DFS transactions and how they are exploited.
- Best practices for implementing strong encryption in mobile payment app and USSD-based DFS platforms.
- Techniques for securing data in transit and at rest within digital financial systems.
- Recommendations for DFS providers on migrating from weak encryption and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Case studies highlighting real-world consequences of weak encryption in DFS.
Target AudienceThis webinar is intended for IT professionals in telecommunications, financial services and fintech sectors, cybersecurity experts, mobile app developers, policymakers and regulatory bodies involved in digital financial services, as well as consumer protection agencies.
Panelists:
Moderator
Project Officer
ITU-T
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Obadare Peter Adewale
Founder & Chief Visionary Officer (CVO)
Digital Encode Limited
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To foster collaboration among DFS stakeholders, we invite all participants to join the ITU DFS security knowledge-sharing platforms on Slack and GitBook to participate in pre- and post-webinar conversations related to DFS security. Instructions to join the ITU DFS security knowledge sharing platform are available.Instructions for joining the ITU DFS security knowledge sharing platform:
The Knowledge Sharing Platform consists of two main components: a GitBook workspace and a Slack channel. The GitBook workspace is a collaborative platform for sharing and refining ITU DFS security recommendations, while the Slack channel facilitates real-time communication and idea discussions among the collaborators
Links to the GitBook workspace and Slack channel
- Step 1: Send a request to join the platform by emailing your name, institution and job title to: dfssecuritylab@itu.int
- Step 2: After approval, you will receive an invitation to join GitBook, "Accept Invitation" in the email
- Step 3: Sign up for a GitBook account or sign in with an existing account
- Step 4: Access the link in the email to access the DFS Security Guidelines GitBook
- Step 5: After your email approval, you will receive an invitation to join the ITUDFSsecurity workspace, Click "Join Now" in the email
- Step 6: Sign up for a slack account or sign in with an existing account
- Step 7: Join the itudfssecurity Slack workspace for collaboration and discussion
