1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated January 13, 2022Introduction to Financial Services: Financial CybersecurityCybersecurity is a major concern of financial institutions and federal financial regulators. Recent data breaches at large financial institutions have increased concerns about the priva
2、cy and security of consumer financial information. For example, in 2019, insurance company First American Financial experienced a breach that exposed 885 million files, including Social Security Numbers and drivers license and account information. Financial institutions seek to prevent electronic th
3、eft of money and other assets, as cyberspace disruptions, such as denial-of-service attacks, could interrupt or shut down their businesses. According to a private study, the per-company cost of cybercrime is over $18 million for financial services companies, around 40% higher than the average cost f
4、or other sectors, as illustrated in Figure 1. Figure 1. Costs of Cybercrime Across Sectors by sector, $ in millions Source: Figure created by CRS, adapted from Accenture, Unlocking the Value of Improved Cybersecurity Protection, July 15, 2019. Cybersecurity threats pose operational risk and reputati
