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Cyber resilience

The National Cyber Security Centre(link is external) provides a broad range of guidance on how firms can protect their information and systems

The must for every millionaire – Staying safe from prying virtual eyes

We’ve done the hard work for you, so just sit back and enjoy the light reading.

Bank Zero’s debit card and world first anti-theft tech

A new bank called Bank Zero, which will be South Africa’s first digital bank has developed a patented debit card that hopes to offer advanced security features to protect their customers from theft and fraud.

Cyber security – a profession – really?

Is the CISO role really the pinnacle of a profession? Will it be in the future, if not now?

Libya’s Trans Sahara and Morocco’s Data Protect sign agreement to establish first data security operations centre in Libya

This collaboration is the result of our strategic decision to find partnerships within the Maghreb and to localize the regional talent’’, he concluded.

The banking scams criminals are using to target South Africans right now

Another scam that criminals are still deploying is to trick people into paying for holiday accommodation that doesn’t exist.

Standard Chartered partners with Quantexa to tackle financial crime

The platform will enable Standard Chartered to conduct “complex financial thematic investigations” more efficiently and effectively.

Gnosis and SALT bring Microsoft Azure to Bermuda

It will host a launch event in Hamilton on December 3.

Railpen and Nest warn on cyber risk

Today’s publication provides a toolkit for pension scheme trustees. Companies should be ready for questions from investors, and pension funds need to start raising the topic with their managers,” said Richard Williams, chief investment officer

Private equity firms failing to identify cyber risks

The majority of private equity firms in the UK do not carry out sufficient assessments of cyber risks at their target companies, a new study has uncovered.

CAYMAN: Data Protection Law for Insolvency Practitioners

The DPL applies to personal data processed by “data controllers” and “data processors”.

New digital forensic hub on the cards

He told legislators that serious crime is continuing to decline as he pointed to a dip in the local burglary rate

NEST, Railpen plug cyber security advice gap for pension fund trustees

And yet cyber security risks were financially material and of interest to members and other stakeholders

PE professionals favour specific cyber insurance policies for portfolio companies

A new survey of senior private equity professionals reveals that only 23 per cent describe the due diligence that private equity firms carry out on cyber security issues of target companies as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.

China Cybersecurity and Data Protection: China publishes first law on encryption

Some key concepts under the new law still require further clarification which will hopefully be addressed in future implementing regulations.

IRS Says ‘Dozens’ of New Crypto, Cybercriminals Are Identified

The effort is part of the Internal Revenue Service’s renewed focus on fighting tax evasion tied to cryptocurrency as digital currency has become more popular and gained in value.

Cybersecurity in M&A Transactions: Friend or Foe?

Lack of proper due diligence in this area could result in the acquirer taking on the damages and liability from such incidents in the past.

Russian c.bank says data protection at banks must be improved -RIA

Data leaks have been in focus in recent months as the private data of thousands of banking clients has been made available online.

Sustained DDoS Attack on South African Banks Accompanied by Ransom Notes

It is unclear if there is any relationship with recent hacking activity directed at South African ISPs, which have been hit by a wave of similar attacks in recent weeks.

NCR Blocked Mint, QuickBooks As Cyberattack Precaution

The cybercriminals seemingly automated unauthorized logins every five to 10 minutes in several “distinct 12-hour periods,” the source told the security news outlet.