Today, trust is the superpower that makes innovation possible

Trust has become the foundational requirement for digital innovation and economic growth. As cybercrime costs approach $15.6 trillion annually, organizations must shift from reactive breach response to proactive, intelligence-driven security. The key levers are faster threat intelligence (exemplified by Recorded Future's integration with Mastercard's security infrastructure), cross-sector collaboration between startups, enterprises, and governments, and building resilient ecosystems with shared signals and standards. Latin America is highlighted as a region where the digital economy is booming but cybersecurity lags — with 452 ransomware incidents tracked in 2025 alone and only 7 countries having critical infrastructure protection plans. Mastercard has committed to connecting and protecting 500 million people and small businesses by 2030, framing secure digital access as inseparable from financial health and economic participation.