Recent Cyber Attacks Target Asset Management Firms
A recent flurry of cyber attacks on asset managers should remind asset management firms and other financial institutions that they are attractive targets for cyber-exploitation and need to remain vigilant and institute appropriate preventative controls and monitoring procedures, as well as post-attack action plans.
Cybersecurity Best Practices: FINRA’s 2019 Exam Observations
FINRA issued their 2019 Report on Examination Findings and Observations ahead of prior years’ reports.
The SEC’s Regulation S-P in the Age of Cybersecurity
The SEC has used the Safeguards Rule to address cybersecurity concerns for RIAs, but arguably that rule is a dated and imperfect fit. RIAs might look to the more recent steps taken by others in the financial services
Small advisers struggle with cybersecurity demands of regulators
Many state-registered investment advisers think they are too small to be on criminals' radar
Cybersecurity remains a top concern of registered investment advisers, but smaller firms are struggling to keep up.
75% of execs cite phishing as the most significant security threat to businesses
Training is the key to helping the enterprise avoid cyber threats from phishing or other means.
One of the most devastating things that can happen to a business is a cyberattack, but business executives are not
11 Ways Employees Can Be Your Weak Link for Cybersecurity
With some creative tips to help engage and educate your employees on cybersecurity
Each year, incidences of cyberattacks on companies are increasing with the intent to steal sensitive
The Need For Overhauling Cybersecurity In A Post-Reg BI Landscape
The recent passage of Reg BI comes at a time when the advisor-client relationship is already becoming more collaborative, open and transparent. The future of advice will be one in which clients are empowered
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) maintains state securities regulators are concerned cybersecurity deficiencies are rising among investment advisers.
“Cybersecurity is a priority for state securities examiners,” Michael S. Pieciak, NASAA president and Vermont Commissioner of Financial Regulation, said. “Smaller
Small advice firms show increase in cyber-related issues
State-registered investment advisers are showing more deficiencies related to cybersecurity but are improving their compliance in many other areas, such as books and records, fees and supervision, according to
Cybersecurity Evolving to Cyber Resilience
How Your Business Can Achieve True Cyber Resilience
Cyber resilience has lately become an industry buzzword.
Indeed, it is a highly important concept that should not be missing from your organization’s security