The importance of external and internal vulnerability scanning in cyber underwriting
InsurTech company KYND recently released a report exploring whether external or internal vulnerability scanning is more useful to assess a company's cyber posture.
IBA report sets a global benchmark for cybersecurity best practices
A report from the International Bar Association (IBA) provides unprecedented insights into best governance practices against cyber risks.
Frankfurt’s QuoIntelligence nabs €5m to boost cybersecurity across Europe
German threat intelligence provider QuoIntelligence has bagged €5m in a seed round headed by VC investor eCAPITAL Entrepreneurial Partners.
AI in the crosshairs: FBI’s stark warning of emerging threats from hackers
The FBI has issued a warning regarding the increased threat from criminal and nation-state hackers who are targeting AI technologies.
Biden administration should prioritise cyber capacity for allies, report urges
A report from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies has urged the Biden administration to prioritise cyber capacity building for allies and partners.
Unlocking the implications of SEC’s newly adopted cyber rules on FinTech
After over a year of deliberations, the US SEC has finally adopted the proposed rules for enhanced cyber disclosures.
Citi and FINOS kick-start open cloud standard initiative
The Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS), a hub for open innovation in financial services, and Citi, a leading global bank, have partnered to launch a project focusing on open standards for cloud control in the financial services sector.
Push for transparency: SEC demands FinTech firms disclose cyber incidents
The SEC has enforced new rules requiring registered entities to divulge significant cyber incidents and to annually disclose substantial information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance.
Cybersecurity firm Trustmi bolsters payment security with $17m funding
Trustmi, a cybersecurity-focused FinTech firm, today celebrated its global launch, aiming to revolutionise business payment security.
Contextual cybersecurity platform Cyclops secures $6.4m seed
Cyclops, a FinTech firm in the cybersecurity sector, recently announced its successful emergence from stealth.