The double-edged sword of heightened regulation for financial services

Financial services organizations are enticing targets for cybercriminals due to their significant wealth holdings, presenting abundant opportunities for monetary gain through extortion, theft, and fraud, according to Trustwave. In addition to the money itself, the financial services sector stores large volumes of sensitive data, including customer information, financial records, and intellectual property. “In a highly competitive B2B and B2C financial services industry, cybersecurity’s role earning and sustaining consumer trust is paramount as a competitive differentiator,” … More

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