FINANCIAL SERVICES
SECURING THE FINANICAL INDUSTRY
The financial services industry faces significant cybersecurity challenges, including the rise of sophisticated cyber attacks such as ransomware and supply chain attacks. Insider threats, both intentional and unintentional, pose additional risks. Compliance with stringent regulatory frameworks and securing third-party partnerships can be complex. Legacy systems and infrastructure create vulnerabilities, while mobile and digital banking expansion increases the attack surface. A comprehensive and proactive cybersecurity approach is vital to safeguard the financial sector.
CYBER ATTACKS CAN CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGES
Loss or Theft of
Sensitive Information
Financial damage and
fines
Reputation damage
Loss of customer trust
and loyalty
Legal consequences
Disruption of
business operation
ARE YOU COMPLIANT?
The financial services industry is subject to a number of regulations in Australia, including the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's Prudential Standard CPS 234. The industry is a prime target for cyber criminals due to the sensitive nature of the information held by financial institutions.
This Prudential Standard aims to ensure that an APRA-regulated entity takes measures to be resilient against information security incidents (including cyberattacks) by maintaining an information security capability commensurate with information security vulnerabilities and threats.
A key objective is to minimise the likelihood and impact of information security incidents on the confidentiality, integrity or availability of information assets, including information assets managed by related parties or third parties.
APRA is releasing a new prudential standard and updated guidance in relation to information security across all APRA-regulated industries. As technological developments continue to expand, the scope and sophistication of potential malicious activity against financial institutions will increase. The new requirements and guidance will help regulated entities to manage these risks. WE IDENTIFY THE RISKS AND DEVELOP TAILORED SOLUTIONS
If you are part of the private sector that requires an uplift to your cyber security posture, then you are at the right place. Our team at CISO Online are here to uplift your cyber security maturity by taking a structured, systematic risk-based approach and make your business as secure and safe as possible. Our experienced cyber security advisory consultants will work with you to understand your concerns.
Our team of experts will work closely with you to IDENTIFY VULNERABILITIES, ASSESS SECURITY RISKS, and provide TAILORED SOLUTIONS to ensure you meet the regularity requirements for Critical Infrastructure. Ready to uplift your cybersecurity? Read more
If you work in or with the Australia Government, then you are required to comply with The Essential 8. This is a set of mitigation strategies developed by the ACSC that provides the building blocks for a robust cybersecurity strategy. What to know more about The Essential 8? Read more
IT’S NOT ABOUT IF YOU FACE A CYBER ATTACK! IT’S ABOUT WHEN!
In March 2023, Latitude Financial experienced a cyber breach due to stolen credentials, leading to identity theft and a ransom demand. The data of 14 million customers, including driver's license and passport numbers, was compromised. A class-action lawsuit was launched against the company, and they refused to pay the ransom. The breach caused five weeks of income disruption and a projected loss of $95 million to $105 million. Latitude allocated $53 million for cyber incident costs. They will reimburse customers for stolen ID documents and advise checking credit reports for potential misuse. The incident highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in the financial sector.
DON'T LEAVE YOUR ORGANISATION'S SECURITY TO CHANCE.
- EXPERIENCED: We have years of cybersecurity experience in the Critical Infrastructure industry.
- TAILORED: we tailor our approach to meet the specific needs and concerns of our clients rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
- FLEXIBLE: we offer a range of services, packages, and options, meaning we are flexible to fit your organisation’s engagement.
- PROACTIVE APPROACH: we take a proactive approach rather than a reactive approach, identifying and addressing potential risks before they turn into full-blown security breaches.
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