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Mitigating the impact of climate change in insurance and other financial services  

IBM Big Data Hub

For other financial services firms outside of the insurance sector, property accepted as loan security might face climate-related risks as well. Longer-term local climate change risks might still devalue property that hasn’t suffered damage. Financial services firms can use the tool for “what if?”

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Cloudy, With a Chance of Cyber Risk

Data Breach Today

Cloud Adoption in Financial Services has Soared - as Has Security Risk Financial services organizations face unique cloud security challenges, due to special regulatory, data security and privacy considerations that don't necessarily apply to other industries.

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Banking Tech Forecast: Cloudy, With a Chance of Cyber Risk

Data Breach Today

Cloud Adoption in Financial Services has Soared - as Has Security Risk Financial services organizations face unique cloud security challenges, due to special regulatory, data security and privacy considerations that don't necessarily apply to other industries.

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New York Department of Financial Services Released New Guidance Addressing COVID-19 Related Cybersecurity Risks

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

Continuing its focus on COVID-19’s impact on its regulated entities, on April 13, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released new cybersecurity guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Third Party Risk. Remote Working. Third-party vendors may struggle to deal with COVID-19 restrictions.

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Turning climate risks into business opportunities 

IBM Big Data Hub

As businesses make plans to mitigate climate risks such as extreme weather events, they have an opportunity to innovate with new business models and demonstrate leadership by implementing more sustainable practices. What is climate risk? These risks can make it difficult or impossible for organizations to operate in affected locations.

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Managing Cyber Risks: A New Tool for Banks

Data Breach Today

Banks have a new tool available for developing cyber risk management programs. In an interview, architects of the Financial Services Sector Cybersecurity Profile, Denyette DePierro and Josh Magri, describe how to use it. They'll offer more details at ISMG's Legal & Compliance Summit in New York on Nov.

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What is Cybersecurity Risk Management?

eSecurity Planet

Risk management is a concept that has been around as long as companies have had assets to protect. Risk management also extends to physical devices, such as doors and locks to protect homes and vehicles, vaults to protect money and precious jewels, and police, fire, and CCTV to protect against other physical risks.

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