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Carsten Fischer: The Need for Speed in Threat Mitigation

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The Need for Speed in Threat Mitigation There used to be weeks between the announcement of a zero-day vulnerability and the next exploit. Now we have days or hours to patch the vulnerability, says Carsten Fischer, Deputy Chief Security Officer at Deutsche Bank. With such a small window of reaction time, mitigation must be faster.

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How Banks Can Prepare for the FDIC’s Proposed Standards

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In what is seen as a significant shift, the Proposed Standards will move away from the reliance on state law in favor of establishing governance and oversight obligations for banks. Among the areas expected to see change within compliance management of these banks will include obligations, board composition, duties, and committee structure.

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Guest Post: Digital Technology Is Transforming Banks

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Within the financial and banking sectors, digital transformation has become synonymous with the increasing shift toward mobile and online banking, as well as the widespread adoption of cloud-based services to enhance customer engagement and streamline internal operations.

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Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Failures in Risk Management: Why ERM vs GRC

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Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Failures in Risk Management: Why ERM vs GRC By Steven Minsky | May 5, 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was closed by regulators and reminded us of the recession associated with Lehman Brothers and Washington Mutual Bank in 2008.

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What a 1930s Bank Robber Can Teach Financial Institutions About Ransomware

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Legend has it that when Willie Sutton, a notorious bank robber from the last century, was asked why he robbed banks, he responded, “That’s where the money is.” Willie Sutton didn’t rob banks at random. Willie Sutton was remarkably successful because he always zeroed in on banks with the most readily available cash and valuables.

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What Is Reputational Risk For Banks?

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What Is Reputational Risk For Banks. In the banking industry, managing reputational risk is a complex and ongoing discipline. Just like any business, banks face a myriad of risks. What is Reputational Risk Management in Banks? Risk management is an essential piece of any bank’s operations.

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In Cybersecurity, the Agility and Speed of Small Banks is an Advantage

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As a financial services cybersecurity professional who has worked on three continents for large multinational institutions, I understand the advantages and challenges for security departments at banks both large and small. Faced with increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks, small banks can use their size to their advantage.

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