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Xalts partners with Avalanche to drive RWA tokenization

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Xalts and Avalanche are teaming up to revolutionise financial institutions with custom blockchain networks and RWA tokenization, launching in Turkey with Misyon Bank.
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Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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data privacy
Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins the 2024 Isle of Man Innovation Challenge, promising secure global data sharing and innovation across various industries.
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Exclusive: Richard Seiersen discusses cybersecurity risk management

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys, is helping businesses master cybersecurity risk measurement and communication.
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Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.
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Finance sector lacking third-party risk plans despite DORA push

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
Only 20.8% of finance professionals have stressed exit plans with suppliers, despite DORA recommendations, highlighting a key vulnerability exposed by a recent CrowdStrike outage.
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Group-IB & SecurityHQ form global partnership on cybersecurity

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Group-IB and SecurityHQ form a global partnership to integrate advanced cybersecurity solutions, enhancing SecurityHQ's SOC operations and fraud protection services.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
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Entrust nShield 5 HSMs achieve FIPS 140-3 certification

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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key management
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financial institutions
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entrust
Entrust's nShield 5 hardware security modules have earned FIPS 140-3 certification, ensuring rigorous data security for clients worldwide.
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iManage reports strong growth, new deals & AI integration

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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iManage reports a stellar year with 142 new customers including Linklaters, opening two data centres, and introducing AI-powered features and Microsoft integration.
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Rich Data Co secures USD $9 million for North America expansion

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Rich Data Co secures USD $9 million boost from Acorn Capital, elevating total Series B funding to USD $37 million. Funds to drive North America expansion.
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QuantHouse & Quod Financial to enhance AI-driven trading

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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QuantHouse partners with Quod Financial to supply low-latency data, enhancing AI-driven trading algorithms and real-time transaction cost analysis.
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Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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ransomware
Bridewell research reveals 59% of financial services businesses have faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with legal fines and reputation damage as key repercussions.
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Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
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Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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financial systems
New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.
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Siemon appoints Trey Somers as new VP of product management

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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financial institutions
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Siemon appoints Trey Somers as VP of Product Management to lead global product team, aiming to innovate and adapt to market needs. Somers brings 20+ years' expertise.
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Exclusive: Rimini Street's approach to financial support, services

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
Rimini Street is set to revolutionise tech support in the financial sector, offering robust and cost-effective solutions for digital transformation.
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Alveo & Gresham merge to form data automation powerhouse

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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data management
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financial institutions
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data automation
Alveo merges with Gresham Technologies to form a data automation titan, aimed at revolutionising data management and efficiency for global financial markets.
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Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
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Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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supply chain
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Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.
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UK businesses hit hard by AI-driven cyber threats, says report

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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financial institutions
A Darktrace report reveals that 71% of UK businesses have faced AI-powered cyber threats, with 95% feeling unprepared. Firms like Barclays and HSBC are at risk.