Cybersecurity
Get the latest news and insights on cybersecurity regulations affecting financial advisors, broker-dealers, RIAs and others in the financial services industry.
3 Ways to Step Up Cybersecurity in Wake of SolarWinds Breach
By Jeff BermanUse these events "as a learning opportunity and strive to make [your] data more secure," says F2 Strategy's Scott Lamont.
November 20, 2020
Commonwealth Expanding Menu of VIP Options in 2021Commonwealth Connect and Brand Studio are two areas of focus for the firm in 2021 and beyond.
November 12, 2020
FPA Launches Cybersecurity Certificate Program for Financial PlannersThe certificate program is designed to help financial planners protect their data, practices and clients.
November 10, 2020
Smarsh Buys AI Firm to Help RIAs, BDs Spot RisksThe combined company will also help advisors and their firms uncover strategic insights from large volumes of data in real time.
October 28, 2020
Why Firms Need Zero-Trust Cybersecurity, Especially NowCOVID-19 has meant advisors and employees work from home, a target for cybercriminals. Thus, security needs to be stepped up.
October 16, 2020
How New Tech Can Really Help Advisors: CerulliMore tech adoption can provide greater efficiency and improve productivity, Cerulli says.
October 07, 2020
Fake FINRA Survey Is a Phishing Scam, Regulator Warns BDsThe email scam is the latest of several attempts to illicitly gather data by impersonating FINRA or registered reps.
September 15, 2020
SEC Warns of Rise in 'Credential Stuffing' CyberattacksClient login credentials that are compromised can result in loss of customer assets and unauthorized disclosure of personal information.