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Protecting Decision Engines in a Cyber-Risk Environment
GDS Modellica
29/08/2023
In today’s dynamic and highly digitized financial environment, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the most pressing concerns for banking institutions worldwide. Data, particularly financial and customer data, has become invaluable in the modern era, making banks prime targets for cybercriminals and malicious actors.
In this instance, we explore the importance of cybersecurity in the context of three key aspects for our company, specializing in software solutions to combat banking fraud, improve recovery, and optimize origination processes.
Facing a Potentially Devastating Scenario
Forbes stated this summer that the impact of a cyberattack on the banking sector is a potentially devastating scenario. It’s a sector facing a growing threat of cyberattacks, leading to a reassessment of the importance of cybersecurity. The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the entire financial sector, especially to potential cyberattacks. Cybercriminals are evolving rapidly, and their tactics have become increasingly sophisticated, demanding an equally advanced response.
So much so that cybersecurity has become the number one challenge for risk directors in banking, surpassing even credit risk, which, nevertheless, is intimately related. Protecting confidential customer data and ensuring business continuity in the event of a cyberattack has become paramount. As mentioned in Forbes, the loss of a single bank could have devastating effects, triggering a cascade of financial collapses and impacting millions of people.
To effectively combat banking fraud in this high-volatility and uncertain scenario, it is crucial to implement advanced cybersecurity measures. This includes adopting real-time threat detection solutions, multifactor authentication for all devices in the service chain, and constant monitoring of systems. Furthermore, financial institutions must invest in training their staff so that employees, collaborators, and even associates can identify and respond to potential cyberattacks.
In this instance, we explore the importance of cybersecurity in the context of three key aspects for our company, specializing in software solutions to combat banking fraud, improve recovery, and optimize origination processes.
Facing a Potentially Devastating Scenario
Forbes stated this summer that the impact of a cyberattack on the banking sector is a potentially devastating scenario. It’s a sector facing a growing threat of cyberattacks, leading to a reassessment of the importance of cybersecurity. The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the entire financial sector, especially to potential cyberattacks. Cybercriminals are evolving rapidly, and their tactics have become increasingly sophisticated, demanding an equally advanced response.
So much so that cybersecurity has become the number one challenge for risk directors in banking, surpassing even credit risk, which, nevertheless, is intimately related. Protecting confidential customer data and ensuring business continuity in the event of a cyberattack has become paramount. As mentioned in Forbes, the loss of a single bank could have devastating effects, triggering a cascade of financial collapses and impacting millions of people.
To effectively combat banking fraud in this high-volatility and uncertain scenario, it is crucial to implement advanced cybersecurity measures. This includes adopting real-time threat detection solutions, multifactor authentication for all devices in the service chain, and constant monitoring of systems. Furthermore, financial institutions must invest in training their staff so that employees, collaborators, and even associates can identify and respond to potential cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity by Design
The importance of cybersecurity extends not only to combating fraud but also to optimizing origination processes. Banking now depends more than ever on third-party systems and services, and alarm bells have been ringing in this regard. As stated in a TechMonitor article last May, central banks are getting nervous because their “retail cousins” are neglecting cybersecurity protections that could prevent a financial crisis. In other words, the outsourcing of key services has expanded the attack surface and increased exposure to risk.
A successful cyberattack on one of these services could paralyze multiple financial institutions, as also suggested in a report from the beginning of the year by EY: Cybersecurity is the number one risk for global banks, but geopolitical risk tops the concerns of European banks. This highlights the importance of implementing effective cybersecurity controls throughout the supply chain. Resilience planning and understanding associated risks are essential to ensure business continuity in an increasingly hostile cyber environment.
To optimize origination processes, financial institutions must consider cybersecurity from the design stage. This involves assessing the security of third-party solutions and ensuring they meet the necessary security standards. Additionally, risk management practices that specifically address cyber risks associated with outsourcing must be implemented.
Actionable and Verified Information
In addition to protecting against fraud and optimizing processes, cybersecurity is also crucial when it comes to providing, processing, and obtaining intelligence behind the flow of financial data. This is mentioned in the aforementioned document from the Big Four and is also found in a report from the first quarter of 2023 by the International Monetary Fund: Cyberattacks can have a significant impact on market data security and the integrity of financial information. Lack of trust in data security can undermine any entity’s ability to have actionable and verified information. Companies like GDS Modellica are precisely here to fill that gap and offer robust and reliable solutions to their clients.
The banking sector faces increasingly sophisticated threats, from nation-backed cyberattacks to subtler attacks like poisoning trusted sources of information. To protect customer data confidentiality, ensure business continuity, and provide reliable solutions, cybersecurity must be a constant priority in the strategy of any financial institution. It is not just an optimal investment tool but probably the lever par excellence that should guide any growth process in the sector.
GDS Modellica is committed to providing cutting-edge solutions that not only address the challenges of the financial sector but also integrate robust cybersecurity measures. We understand that customer trust and sector stability largely depend on our ability to protect data and ensure business continuity. In collaboration with our clients and partners, we are committed to addressing these challenges and advancing towards a safer and more efficient financial future.
The importance of cybersecurity extends not only to combating fraud but also to optimizing origination processes. Banking now depends more than ever on third-party systems and services, and alarm bells have been ringing in this regard. As stated in a TechMonitor article last May, central banks are getting nervous because their “retail cousins” are neglecting cybersecurity protections that could prevent a financial crisis. In other words, the outsourcing of key services has expanded the attack surface and increased exposure to risk.
A successful cyberattack on one of these services could paralyze multiple financial institutions, as also suggested in a report from the beginning of the year by EY: Cybersecurity is the number one risk for global banks, but geopolitical risk tops the concerns of European banks. This highlights the importance of implementing effective cybersecurity controls throughout the supply chain. Resilience planning and understanding associated risks are essential to ensure business continuity in an increasingly hostile cyber environment.
To optimize origination processes, financial institutions must consider cybersecurity from the design stage. This involves assessing the security of third-party solutions and ensuring they meet the necessary security standards. Additionally, risk management practices that specifically address cyber risks associated with outsourcing must be implemented.
Actionable and Verified Information
In addition to protecting against fraud and optimizing processes, cybersecurity is also crucial when it comes to providing, processing, and obtaining intelligence behind the flow of financial data. This is mentioned in the aforementioned document from the Big Four and is also found in a report from the first quarter of 2023 by the International Monetary Fund: Cyberattacks can have a significant impact on market data security and the integrity of financial information. Lack of trust in data security can undermine any entity’s ability to have actionable and verified information. Companies like GDS Modellica are precisely here to fill that gap and offer robust and reliable solutions to their clients.
The banking sector faces increasingly sophisticated threats, from nation-backed cyberattacks to subtler attacks like poisoning trusted sources of information. To protect customer data confidentiality, ensure business continuity, and provide reliable solutions, cybersecurity must be a constant priority in the strategy of any financial institution. It is not just an optimal investment tool but probably the lever par excellence that should guide any growth process in the sector.
GDS Modellica is committed to providing cutting-edge solutions that not only address the challenges of the financial sector but also integrate robust cybersecurity measures. We understand that customer trust and sector stability largely depend on our ability to protect data and ensure business continuity. In collaboration with our clients and partners, we are committed to addressing these challenges and advancing towards a safer and more efficient financial future.
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