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Why investment firms are so susceptible to cyberattacks - And 3 ways to prevent them

January 17, 2019 Article 2 min read
Authors:
Karla Whittenburg
The financial services industry is highly susceptible to cyberattacks. To properly secure the massive financial data that you collect, follow three proactive steps. Read more at Axial.
People at investment firm looking at laptops

Cyberattacks pose an increasing risk for companies all of types around the world. The recent WannaCry attack affected multiple industries in more than 100 countries and caused major disruption. The attack caused enough alarm to prompt the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) to send out a national cybersecurity risk alert.

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