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NYDFS releases major update to Part 500 cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies

Data Protection Report

On November 1, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released the finalized amendments of Part 500 of its cybersecurity regulations. The Amendment also includes new governance requirements and responsibilities applicable to the CISO of all covered entities.

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U.S. and Foreign Cybersecurity and Intelligence Agencies Recommend Measures to Counteract Threat of Russian Cyberattacks

Data Matters

The advisory was promptly endorsed by the National Cyber Security Centre, a division of Government Communications Headquarters (“GCHQ”), a UK intelligence agency. government, especially in light of ongoing tensions between the U.S. Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users. and Russia in Ukraine.

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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and blockchain enable the future of payments

IBM Big Data Hub

Some time ago, banks and governments started shifting their attention towards using digital assets in their operations and economies. Banks and governments are actively seeking CBDC because it is a more secure alternative to crypto. Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, CBDC is backed by the government and is legal tender.

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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for October 2023

IT Governance

So, as ever, this blog series examines recent phishing campaigns and the tactics criminals use to trick people into compromising their data. These phishing emails have reached the inboxes of users in multiple industries, including finance, manufacturing, financial services, energy, construction and healthcare.

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UK FCA Consults on Changes to Strong Consumer Authentication, Dedicated Interfaces, and Guidance on Payment Services

Data Matters

This follows the FCA’s announcement in its 2020-21 business plan that payment services were one of its main supervisory priorities 1 and its temporary guidance of July 9, 2020, on prudential risk management and safeguarding in light of the COVID-19 pandemic ( Temporary COVID Guidance ). Authentication code.

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Risk Management under the DORA Regulation

IT Governance

Perhaps even more concerning to EU lawmakers is how dependent society at large is on banking and other financial services. In turn, financial institutions heavily depend on ICT to be able to provide those services to begin with. Authenticity : The validity of the asset cannot be denied.

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Scary Fraud Ensues When ID Theft & Usury Collide

Krebs on Security

Although he didn’t technically have an account with MSF, their authentication system is based on email addresses, so Jim requested that a password reset link be sent to his email address. MSF said the personal information involved in this incident may have included name, date of birth, government-issued identification numbers (e.g.,