It’s common knowledge that threat actors target banks. Not only might these attackers want to directly steal money, by doing this they’re also hitting the customers and the trust in the bank. If a financial institution suffers a loss, even insurance can only go so far to minimize the actual cost to the organization. The cost gets shared and passed on to each stakeholder, and the business model becomes untenable. With the need for security and privacy becoming more apparent, it is up to you to think about how you can improve your financial services cybersecurity posture.
Of course, there are cybersecurity requirements for financial service companies and cyber laws related to banking to ensure the end consumer does not suffer the brunt of the cost when everything is said and done. But banking cybersecurity regulations are not enough. Why? Because even though data may be our most valuable currency today, money is still the next best currency. It’s tangible, it’s needed for trade and without it life comes to a crashing halt. You’ve heard it before and you are going to keep on hearing it: financial cybersecurity is all about risk…
