Any business working in the financial sector, should be aware of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Ignoring the FCA and financial regulations is like a ship’s captain ignoring the weather - foolhardy. Take it for granted and your business will run aground. So, to...
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What is data security? What your finance firm needs to know
Did you know that financial services firms are 300 times more prone to IT security attacks than other sectors? What’s more, the average cost of dealing with a cybercrime incident is higher in the financial services industry, with the average totalling at 14 million...
3 reasons finance firms need security and pen testing
With the average data breach costing businesses three million pounds, you need to do everything you can to protect your financial firm from IT security threats. Achieving this requires a rock-solid IT and data security stance that covers many areas, such as: access...
3 cyber threats to watch out for in the finance industry
We don’t want to alarm you, but cyber threats are everywhere. All industries are at risk, but the number one target is the finance industry. In fact, financial firms are statistically 300 times more likely to be the target of a cyber attack, with the volume of...
Transforming the finance sector: 7 ways the cloud can help
The financial services industry has historically been a little risk-averse. But things are changing. A cloud revolution is brewing in the finance sector, with the number of cloud computing adopters rising. Why? Because the cloud offers a way out of...
Digital tech: how tech is redefining the financial sector
Ever since the humble abacus, the financial sector has been using increasingly impressive tools to help get the job done. Thankfully, these days, it’s more about digital technology than counters on a stick. But the principle is the same; with the right tools, your...