M2P Fintech

MARCH 24, 2025

AI, ML, and blockchain enhance risk assessment and security. Emphasis on Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Digital lending faces rising threats: data breaches from hacking, fraud via synthetic identities, account takeovers exploiting weak security , ransomware disrupting operations, and insider threats.

Payment APIs and Integration

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Professionals in decision-making roles are driving their teams to enhance cybersecurity measures and reduce operational risks as AuditBoard , the cloud-based audit, risk, compliance, and ESG management platform, reveals that 91 per cent are concerned about looming cybersecurity threats.

Compliance

The Fintech Times

JULY 21, 2025

Cybersecurity and IT services provider Intersys is launching operations in India in a move to help insurers and brokers grow their cyber insurance business by improving the cyber risk profile of policyholders. When clients are better protected, they’re a better risk – and that unlocks profitable growth for everyone.”

Risk Assessment

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on ‘Conducting an ISO 27001 Risk Assessment’. This blog is designed to equip you with effective strategies for a successful risk assessment, incorporating the principles of ISO 31000 risk management. Let’s enhance your risk assessment!

Risk Assessment

The Finance Weekly

JUNE 7, 2022

Hack may not be the most comforting word in describing cyber security strategies, but it is nonetheless of paramount importance to defend against cybersecurity breaches. While these threats are an inevitable cancer in the age of digitization, anyone can prevent the potential crises that may emerge from cybersecurity issues.

Cybersecurity

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

ICT Risk Management The first pillar of the DORA ICT risk management implies that financial entities must implement strong risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Compliance

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Covered financial institutions now face heightened expectations in relation to cybersecurity governance, risk assessment, and incident reporting. Key Amendments “Class A” Companies The Amendments create a new category of covered entities — deemed “Class A” companies — with heightened cybersecurity obligations.

Cybersecurity

Finextra

MAY 28, 2024

It’s no surprise to see cybersecurity holding its position as one of the Financial Services (FS) sec.

Risk Assessment

FICO

APRIL 17, 2019

Chamber of Commerce have produced our second quarterly Assessment of Business Cybersecurity Risk — think of it as the FICO Score for the nation’s cybersecurity risk. For the first quarter of 2019, the National Risk Score is 687, holding steady from the fourth quarter of 2018. FICO and the U.S. The post U.S.

Cybersecurity

FICO

JUNE 28, 2018

There’s a lot of buzz about cybersecurity ratings — measures of a firm’s cybersecurity risk — but most businesses don’t understand how they work or know how they rank. That’s why we announced today that we are making our own cybersecurity score free of charge to companies worldwide.

Cybersecurity

Fintech News

JUNE 12, 2024

Lexasure, a reinsurance and insurtech solutions provider, and OneDegree Global , known for its IXT insurtech solutions and cybersecurity services, have announced a new collaborative cyber insurance solution. It integrates an advanced cyber risk exposure scanning solution into the underwriting process.

Risk Assessment

FICO

JANUARY 25, 2018

In a previous blog , I defined what is meant by a security or cybersecurity posture. Stakeholders in your business will increasingly want to know how at risk you are: Customers will request information about your cybersecurity posture when you tender for work. Credit risk. Customer desertion. Cost of remediation.

Cybersecurity

VISTA InfoSec

MAY 15, 2025

The SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP) was established to enhance cybersecurity hygiene across its network, helping institutions protect against fraud and cyberattacks. What is SWIFT CSP The SWIFT CSP, launched in 2016, is designed to mitigate cybersecurity risks and enhance the overall security of financial institutions.

SWIFT

Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2024

Despite its rapid growth, the APAC region remains the second smallest cyber insurance market globally, S&P Global says, a statement that aligns with findings of a Moody’s survey which revealed strong cybersecurity oversight among APAC players compared to global counterparts. trillion annually by 2025.

Ransomware

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This could be from risk assessments to incident response, by incorporating these practices into day-to-day workflows you strengthen your organizations resilience. Strengthen third-party risk management As third-party ICT providers play a crucial role in DORA compliance, establish a robust due diligence and assessment program.

Compliance

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This could be from risk assessments to incident response, by incorporating these practices into day-to-day workflows you strengthen your organizations resilience. Strengthen third-party risk management As third-party ICT providers play a crucial role in DORA compliance, establish a robust due diligence and assessment program.

Compliance

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This could be from risk assessments to incident response, by incorporating these practices into day-to-day workflows you strengthen your organizations resilience. Strengthen third-party risk management As third-party ICT providers play a crucial role in DORA compliance, establish a robust due diligence and assessment program.

Compliance

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This could be from risk assessments to incident response, by incorporating these practices into day-to-day workflows you strengthen your organizations resilience. Strengthen third-party risk management As third-party ICT providers play a crucial role in DORA compliance, establish a robust due diligence and assessment program.

Compliance

Fintech Review

JUNE 12, 2024

We explore the innovations in personalised insurance products, the role of IoT devices in data collection and risk assessment, and the challenges faced by established insurance companies integrating new technologies. Enhanced Risk Assessment IoT data provides insurers with a more accurate understanding of risk profiles.

Risk Assessment

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 7, 2024

ICT Risk Management The first pillar of the DORA ICT risk management implies that financial entities must implement strong risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Compliance

PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2018

“It can be months before you actually pick up that there’s been a compromise in your system, or someone has been snooping in your system,” added Satyamoorthy Kabilan, cybersecurity expert for The Conference Board of Canada. 55 percent of Canadian SMBs have experienced fraud in the last two years.

Small Business

Fintech Finance

MAY 22, 2025

Riyad Bank has joined as the first partner and will collaborate with Mastercard on training programs, risk evaluations, and the adoption of global cybersecurity standards. It will also serve as a catalyst for expanding local cybersecurity talent and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Visa

FICO

JANUARY 24, 2018

Two of today’s hottest tech topics — cybersecurity insurance and artificial intelligence (AI) — were well represented at recent conferences in insurance and banking, respectively: Advisen Cyber Risks Insights Conference and Bank AI Expo. Advisen: Barbican Takes a Leadership Stance on Cybersecurity Insurance. Here’s my take.

Cybersecurity

The Finance Weekly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cybersecurity. The urge to strengthen security processes and , implement cybersecurity measures is increasing as a result of these inherent hazards. Some of the best strategies for improving cybersecurity are included below to enable a secure digital transformation.

Risk Assessment

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2017

Governments are demanding faster data sharing across borders, while businesses and their IT departments are tasked with upgrading their data management capabilities to mitigate compliance and cybersecurity risks. A weak data management strategy could heighten the risk of non-compliance.

Risk Assessment

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The new funding will assist Strike Graph in hiring for more cybersecurity and engineering roles. By helping firms scope appropriately sized audits and dynamically modify controls, Strike Graph seeks to take away the confusion around cybersecurity audit and certification procedures. Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Amplify.LA

Automation

VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Protecting against cyber attacks is essential for SMEs and implementing a multi-layered cybersecurity strategy can enhance their defense mechanisms. These professionals can conduct a thorough risk assessment, identify vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate incident response measures.

Security

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Protecting against cyber attacks is essential for SMEs and implementing a multi-layered cybersecurity strategy can enhance their defense mechanisms. These professionals can conduct a thorough risk assessment, identify vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate incident response measures.

Security

VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 6, 2024

Other Logs Review "periodically" based on the company's risk assessment Periodic review is still required but now explicitly mentioned in Requirement 10.4.2 Risk Assessment Requires performing a risk assessment post-failure, to consider any further actions needed. Maintains the risk assessment step.

PCI DSS

PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2017

While credit unions and banks are tasked with protecting payment information, small businesses should also be playing their part in that cybersecurity effort, said one credit union executive. “Under Gramm-Leach-Bliley, we are really given the duty that everybody has to be playing at the same level,” he said. “As

Credit Union

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2017

New York’s financial regulator had a bold claim to offer over the weekend — she claimed that other states should use New York’s sweeping cybersecurity rules as a model for how insurers must protect their networks from hackers. They must also perform risk assessments in order to design a cybersecurity program particular to them.

Cybersecurity

Fintech News

MARCH 20, 2024

Factors such as the unbanked population, system outages, cybersecurity threats, and the rise of fintechs pose significant barriers to this connection, underscoring the urgent need for banks to fortify their operational resilience (OpRes) and Information Technology resilience (ItRes).

Cybersecurity

The Payments Association

MARCH 25, 2025

The fintech sector is evolving rapidly, transforming financial transactions, but it is also facing growing regulatory scrutiny and risks, such as fraud and cybersecurity threats. Sends leverages AI to mitigate risks, comply with FCA, PSD2, and PCI DSS, and enhance client experience with secure and innovative services.

Regulatory Compliance

FICO

JULY 31, 2019

As TPRM or third-party risk management grows in importance, so does cybersecurity risk assessment as part of it. The latest Assessment of Business Cyber Risk (ABC) report from the US Chamber of Commerce and FICO discusses four steps for improving third-party cybersecurity risk management.

Risk

FICO

AUGUST 27, 2019

A growing percentage of cybersecurity incidents against businesses are the result of initial compromises against third parties, allowing malicious actors to gain access through a trusted relationship, move laterally and escalate privileges, and ultimately attain their target. This risk is highlighted in a new report by the U.S.

Cybersecurity

Fintech News

MAY 20, 2024

Cyber Crimes, Cybersecurity, and Fintech Panel Event May 23, 2024, 12:00 CEST On May 23, 2024, at 12:00 CEST, a panel event titled “Cyber Crimes, Cybersecurity, and Fintech” will be hosted by Peirce College. Moreover, AI fosters the creation of new financial products and services previously inconceivable.

FinTech

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

To mark this annual occasion, DHS holds a campaign to raise awareness of cybersecurity issues and to help companies and financial institutions take steps against the type of threats with consequences significantly more serious than perpetrating a Halloween prank. But obviously, that was not good enough.”.

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