Why managing cyber security risks is essential for financial services companies

Paul Acton, Chief Business Officer at Sure, on the bespoke challenges facing the financial sector


The boardroom is where cyber security risks are now on the agenda due to the importance of protecting client information, regulatory compliance and the risk of reputational damage. 


As a result, it’s been quite some time since cyber security was a concern solely for IT departments. In fact, every business professional needs to be aware of the extensive risk factors that come with operating in an increasingly digital world. 


For the Crown Dependencies’ thriving financial services industry, hackers and other cyber criminals remain a persistent threat to the security of personal and corporate data, sensitive financial information and other digital assets. 


Fortunately, Sure Business offers financial services clients a bespoke cyber security service built on three core tenants. 


An IT solution partner you can trust with your data 


The financial services sector has historically been reluctant to move away from on-premises, in-house technology platforms to run its cyber security protection. 


However, the evolving practices of cyber criminals have seen companies in the industry recognise the value of specialist, external support when it comes to a matter as serious and complex as cyber security. 


Sure Business works as a partner for many clients, keeping their data safe and secure, protected by a robust infrastructure that is unmatched within the Crown Dependencies.


Sure maintains advanced local data centres and offshore private and public cloud platforms to ensure that corporate data is kept in the most secure environment possible. 


A range of solutions 


Data has found that 75% of cyber security attacks start via email, as cyber criminals have grown smarter in their efforts to outwit produc ..

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