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Smarter Merchant Acquiring in the Era of Global e-Commerce
Commentary  |  12/23/2015
Savvy acquiring banks will invest in offering value-added services that can be deployed in e-commerce environments cost-effectively and quickly.
SEC Cyber-Security Sweep: Good News, Bad News
Slideshows  |  2/20/2015
In the wake of the SEC's cyber security examinations and a subsequent report, three causes for celebration and three serious action items have emerged from the SEC's recent cyber security examinations. These illustrate where the financial services industry should focus its information security efforts.
Staying Strategic with Third Party Risk
Commentary  |  2/19/2015
Banks have an opportunity to not only specify and assess controls, but also inspire a strategic and robust approach to risk management.
4 Hot Mobile Banking Security Developments
Slideshows  |  2/19/2015
Integrated biometrics and specialized mobile banking apps are working in tandem to bring two major benefits to financial institutions and their customers.
2015 Banking Regulatory Outlook
Slideshows  |  1/7/2015
Industry experts weigh in on the most important and likely regulatory developments that will affect banks through 2015.
How Fraud & Cyber Security Will Evolve in 2015
Commentary  |  1/6/2015
Banks need to implement new security measures and tactics, and fraudsters are sure to respond by changing their operations.
Plan Ahead for Financial Institution Fraud Management in 2015
Commentary  |  1/5/2015
Fraud trends that banks need to be prepared for this year.
The Separation of Information Security & IT
Commentary  |  12/29/2014
The case for taking the information security function out from underneath the IT umbrella.
4 Banking Trends That Became Clear in 2014
Commentary  |  12/23/2014
Four trends in banking technology that crystallized over the last year.
2015 Forecast: Fintech Vendor Market Trends
News  |  12/22/2014
Every quarter, investment bank Berkery Noyes compiles an analysis fintech M&A trends. Berkery's managing director John Guzzo shares his insights on trends to look out for in the fintech market next year.
5 Things to Expect in Mobile Payments in 2015
News  |  12/19/2014
Mobile payments has new momentum going into 2015. What's next?
The New Target for State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks: Applications
Commentary  |  12/17/2014
Skilled hackers are now using simple web application vulnerabilities like SQL Injection to take over database servers. Are you prepared to defend against this new type of threat actor?
First Data & Verifone Partner to Safeguard Payment Data
News  |  12/17/2014
First Data will offer Verifone�s secure architecture to protect data from being lost in breaches targeting merchants� point-of-sale systems.
Voice Biometrics Improve Transaction Monitoring Fraud Detection
Commentary  |  12/15/2014
Why voice biometrics should be a part of your fraud prevention strategy in the call center.
How Do Banks Maintain Financial Data? Mainframes
Commentary  |  12/12/2014
With their speed, capacity, intelligence, and security capabilities, mainframes remain a core component of banking data practices.
9 Reasons Cloud Security Will Advance in 2015
Commentary  |  12/12/2014
The CEO and CISO become BFFs, and other cloud security predictions for 2015.
Kaspersky: Mobile & Bitcoin Attacks Increase, Online Threats Down
News  |  12/11/2014
Kaspersky Lab�s third quarter threat report found that online banking attacks fell last quarter, but mobile banking and Bitcoins are being targeted more.
Aligning Technology, People & Processes for Data Security
News  |  12/10/2014
Combating today�s hackers will take the right mix of technology, people, and processes.
Payfone & Early Warning Partner on Mobile Authentication
Commentary  |  12/9/2014
The partnership will bring Payfone�s Identity Certainty platform to banks looking for better ways to authenticate customers with mobile.
How To Become a CISO: Top Tips
Commentary  |  12/9/2014
A look at the best career advice for aspiring CISOs from people who've reached the top.
Why You Need to Go Above & Beyond PCI Compliance
Commentary  |  12/8/2014
Security isn't just about meeting standards, as this past year's string of data breaches has shown.
Why Some Retailers Are Accepting Bitcoin
News  |  11/21/2014
Some of the virtual currency's unique characteristics have proven attractive to some businesses.
One Size Fits Nobody in End User Services
Commentary  |  11/21/2014
How building profiles from employees' roles and behaviors can help optimize your end user services.
Chip and Quill: How EMV Will Increase Card Fraud in the U.S
Commentary  |  11/18/2014
There�s a price to pay for being last to the global EMV party.
Check Imaging Systems – Data Improvements Needed to Fight Fraud
Commentary  |  11/17/2014
Fighting mobile check deposit fraud will require more data than most banks and vendors are typically collecting.
Authentication Risks Tops Concerns Over Digital Payments
News  |  11/13/2014
A new report shows that organizations plan to adopt new payments forms like digital wallets, but still worry about security.
Taking Aim at Passwords
News  |  11/13/2014
MasterCard, in conjunction with Visa, is developing a new authentication standard.
POS Malware Continues To Evolve
Commentary  |  11/13/2014
New report out today details three prevalent families.
Report: CNP Fraud Going Up, Regardless of EMV
News  |  11/11/2014
A Javelin study predicts that Card Not Present fraud will be little affected by EMV migration.
AFP 2014: Banks Still Determining the Path Forward
Commentary  |  11/10/2014
Faster payments, cyber security, and other trends have banks rethinking their long-term strategies.
Banks, Bitcoin & the Blockchain
News  |  11/4/2014
The Bitcoin Blockchain could offer benefits to banks that are willing to experiment with it.
Managing Vendor Security Risk
Commentary  |  10/31/2014
It's important for banks to know how to evaluate and mitigate external partners� risk points.
What the MCX Hack Means for Mobile Payments
News  |  10/30/2014
Just what mobile payments needed: a data breach.
Innovation & the Treasury Risk Landscape
Commentary  |  10/27/2014
The corporate treasury risk environment is continuously evolving.
Financial Services Ranks Cyberattacks Top Industry Worry
Commentary  |  10/24/2014
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) survey says cyberrisk is one of the top five concerns for financial services firms.
How Criminals Are Using ATM Skimming to Get Your PIN & Under Your Skin
Commentary  |  10/23/2014
Skimming attacks have jumped by 12 percent since 2013.
MasterCard Opens New Innovation Hub in New York City
Slideshows  |  10/21/2014
MasterCard�s new innovation lab will house teams working on cyber security, mobile payments, and the Internet of Things.
President Signs Executive Order Supporting Migration to EMV
News  |  10/17/2014
President Obama launched a government initiative today to support the US migration to EMV and improve information sharing on cyberfraud threats.
Improve Customer Engagement With E-Signatures
Commentary  |  10/13/2014
Banks are using e-signatures to create a compliant, secure, and enforceable electronic transaction model.
How One Criminal Hacker Group Stole Credentials for 800,000 Bank Accounts
News  |  10/10/2014
Proofpoint report shows how one Russian-speaking criminal organization hides from security companies.
Biometrics: Mobile Payments� Secret Weapon
Commentary  |  10/9/2014
Why biometrics will be the key to mobile payments adoption.
Fighting Human Trafficking With Fraud And AML Detection Systems
Commentary  |  10/7/2014
Banks are uniquely positioned to help end human trafficking if they search for the right transaction patterns.
How Microsoft & FS-ISAC Are Attacking Malware Threats
News  |  10/6/2014
Microsoft is working to turn the tables on cybercriminals by seizing the infrastructure behind malware operations.
JPMorgan Chase Breach Impacts 76 Million Consumers
News  |  10/3/2014
A regulatory filing showed that the JPMorgan breach reported in August has affected 76 million households and 7 million small businesses.
State Street CIO: Banks Need Fast Learners
News  |  10/3/2014
At Sibos, State Street�s EVP and CIO Chris Perretta outlined challenges facing financial institutions trying to transform into digital, data-driven enterprises.
Exploring New Use Cases for Bitcoin
News  |  10/1/2014
Could Bitcoin solve problems in financial services beyond payments?
Time for a Fresh Look at Anti-Money-Laundering Strategies
Commentary  |  10/1/2014
Recent world events reinforce the need for continued vigilance on the AML front.
Shellshocked: A Future Of �Hair On Fire� Bugs
Commentary  |  9/30/2014
Most computers affected by Bash will be updated within 10 years. The rest will be vulnerable for the lifespans of all humans now living. This should concern us. But then, global warming should also concern us.
Must. Kill. Passwords.
Slideshows  |  9/26/2014
Three companies at Finovate showcased alternatives to ineffective passwords for online authentication.
Chip & Pain: EMV Will Not Solve Payment Card Fraud
Commentary  |  9/19/2014
Switching to EMV cards will lower retail fraud, but it's not enough. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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