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GUEST ESSAY: Why internal IT teams are ill-equipped to adequately address cyber risks

The Last Watchdog

Related: The case for augmented reality training Because of this, cybersecurity investments and regulatory oversight are increasing at an astounding rate , especially for those in the financial services industry, bringing an overwhelming feeling to chief compliance officers without dedicated security teams.

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Why CISA is Warning CISOs About a Breach at Sisense

Krebs on Security

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said today it is investigating a breach at business intelligence company Sisense , whose products are designed to allow companies to view the status of multiple third-party online services in a single dashboard. “We will provide updates as more information becomes available.”

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GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading

The Last Watchdog

It’s important to educate staff on the significance of data protection, potential security threats and proper handling of sensitive information. He has over 25 years of global leadership experience within the financial services industry, having spearheaded development across Electronic Trading, OMS, Risk, Compliance and Data.

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FBI’s Vetted Info Sharing Network ‘InfraGard’ Hacked

Krebs on Security

Meanwhile, the hackers responsible are communicating directly with members through the InfraGard portal online — using a new account under the assumed identity of a financial industry CEO that was vetted by the FBI itself. InfraGard , a program run by the U.S. That InfraGard member, who is head of security at a major U.S.

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Accelerate hybrid cloud transformation through IBM Cloud for Financial Service Validation Program

IBM Big Data Hub

A third-party investment review, where the ISV provides a bill of material showing what and how services are being used to meet compliance requirements, along with price points. IBM Cloud Framework for Financial services is uniquely positioned for that, meeting all these requirements. Why a FS Cloud and FS Validation Program?

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New York Department of Financial Services Issues First Guidance by a U.S. Regulator Concerning Cyber Insurance

Data Matters

On February 4, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued Circular Letter No. Educate Insureds and Insurance Producers. The post New York Department of Financial Services Issues First Guidance by a U.S. regulator concerning the increasingly critical issue of cyberinsurance. 1 See W.B.

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GUEST ESSAY: Few consumers read privacy policies — tools can now do this for them

The Last Watchdog

Financial services, health, home security, governance and all other mission critical services are now provided online. It needs to be integrated with user’s daily routines and support them every time they install a new mobile app or enrol with an online service. Perhaps, never? Yet our world has moved online.

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