Topic: Cybersecurity & the Financial Sector

From the Summer 2025 Issue

Enhancing Financial Industry Cybersecurity Through the Integration of Quality Assurance

Author(s):

Alexandra Kochie, Control Manager, J.P. Morgan Chase

Henry J. Sienkiewicz, Faculty, Georgetown University

Enhancing Financial Industry Cybersecurity

American bank robber Willie Sutton was reportedly asked why he robbed banks and answered, “Because that is where the money is.”  The financial industry remains a prime target. Today, cybercriminals or bad actors target vulnerabilities in digital banking systems, payment infrastructures, and customer data. With a wide range of complex business operations, including the management … Read more

From the Summer 2022 Issue

Cybersecurity in Banking and Financial Services Industry: Main Threats, Requirements, and Recommendations

Author(s):

Veniamin Simonov, Director of Product Management, NAKIVO

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Finance is in the top 3 industries most frequently attacked by hackers, and for a good reason. Banks collect, store, and process personal information to serve clients, which can easily be misused when in the wrong hands. Consequently, a single data breach or loss incident can cost tens of millions of dollars (the Equifax data … Read more

Comparing the Cybersecurity Methods Between Private Accountants and Accounting Services

Author(s):

Frankie Wallace, ,

Cybersecurity and Accounting

Financial technology (Fintech) is the lifeblood of accountants these days. Whether accountants work for private clients or operate services for larger firms on a public level, they need the tools, software, and technology for accurately and quickly tracking finances and auditing systems. But now, facing a digital landscape plagued by more cybersecurity threats than ever … Read more