Finance & Banking

Finance & Banking

Few industries have been impacted as greatly by digital transformation and disruption in the last decade as financial services.

As financial institutions turn to digital solutions for their customers, the requirement for the industry to protect its’ IT infrastructure has become increasingly apparent.

The rapid pace of technological transformation brings with it new risks in the form of exposure to attacks from cybercriminals. These cyber-threats can materialise as denial-of-service attacks, ransomware, scam emails, or even SMS messages.

€1.4 million
Average Cost of a Ransomware Attack
in the financial sector
52%
Increase in Cyber Incidents in the financial sector
in 2021
18%
of all cyber attacks reported to the National Cyber Security Centre came from financial services

How we help our clients

Protect Personal Data

Financial institutions are often targeted by cybercriminals due to the valuable personal data they hold. This includes sensitive information such as financial records, social security numbers, and account passwords. Financial institutions have a duty to protect the privacy of their customers' personal data and ensure that it is only used for authorized purposes.

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Protect Infrastructure

Financial institutions are constantly under attack from cybercriminals who seek to gain unauthorized access to their systems and data. This can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and damage to the institution's reputation. The financial services industry relies heavily on technology, which means that any disruptions or downtime can have significant impacts on operations and customer service.

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Compliance Requirements

Financial institutions must navigate a complex landscape of regulations that are often subject to change. This can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, as institutions must regularly review and update their policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Financial institutions face significant risks if they fail to meet compliance requirements, including financial penalties, legal action, and damage to their reputation.

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Detect & Respond to Intrusion

Financial institutions often have complex and interconnected systems that can make it difficult to identify and respond to intrusions. Financial institutions may not have sufficient resources dedicated to security, which can make it difficult to detect and respond to intrusions in a timely manner. They must also ensure that their employees are aware of and adhere to security best practices to help prevent intrusions.

Contact our team

Protect Personal Data

Financial institutions are often targeted by cybercriminals due to the valuable personal data they hold. This includes sensitive information such as financial records, social security numbers, and account passwords. Financial institutions have a duty to protect the privacy of their customers' personal data and ensure that it is only used for authorized purposes.

Protect Infrastructure

Financial institutions are constantly under attack from cybercriminals who seek to gain unauthorized access to their systems and data. This can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and damage to the institution's reputation. The financial services industry relies heavily on technology, which means that any disruptions or downtime can have significant impacts on operations and customer service.

Meeting Compliance Requirements

Financial institutions must navigate a complex landscape of regulations that are often subject to change. This can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, as institutions must regularly review and update their policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Financial institutions face significant risks if they fail to meet compliance requirements, including financial penalties, legal action, and damage to their reputation.

Detect & Respond to Intrusion

Financial institutions often have complex and interconnected systems that can make it difficult to identify and respond to intrusions. Financial institutions may not have sufficient resources dedicated to security, which can make it difficult to detect and respond to intrusions in a timely manner. They must also ensure that their employees are aware of and adhere to security best practices to help prevent intrusions.

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