Please welcome our newest member from Kuwait, Yedhu Krishna Menon from Kuwait! Yedhu Krishna Menon is a seasoned Third-Party Risk and Cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of Third-Party Risk Management at Gulf Bank. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated excellence in third-party and supply chain security, cybersecurity, […]
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Welcome new member – Fatema Fardan
Please welcome our newest CyAN member, Fatema Fardan, from Bahrain. Fatema Fardan is a passionate and experienced Cyber, Digital, and Information Security professional with over 16 years of expertise in the financial and banking industries. She has successfully managed and delivered enterprise-level projects, including Information Security Strategy Design, Security Process Framework and Policy Development aligned […]
Welcome New Member – William Rivera
Please welcome our newest CyAN member, Will Rivera, from the United States! Will Rivera is a seasoned leader with over 17 years of experience in advocacy and mission-driven organizations. As Managing Director at MyOwn Image, he drives nationwide efforts to combat technology-facilitated violence and promote intimate privacy, working at the intersection of digital safety and […]
Weekly Digest Issue #85 – July 25, 2024
CyAN’s weekly digest of cybersecurity news from around the globe. Find the links to the full articles below. LinkedIn version and discussion available here. If there is a topic you would like to see more of, do not hesitate to get in touch! Cybersecurity News 1.Crowdstrike: faulty security tool update causes massive global impact https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl7e33n1d0o2. Major […]
Enhancing Resilience: The Role of DORA in Business Continuity and Operational Resilience
In today’s regulatory landscape, navigating various regulations related to risk management can be a daunting challenge for financial institutions. However, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) offers a unique perspective. DORA not only aligns with existing best practices and regulations but also presents opportunities for financial organizations to elevate their operational resilience. In this article, […]
From Data Protection to Trust Elevation: The Role of Cybersecurity
In the initial instalments of our series “Cybersecurity: The Unsung Hero of Revenue Protection,” we highlighted the pivotal role cybersecurity plays as a strategic business asset and underscored the significant financial implications of cyber threats. This third part brings into focus a crucial factor in today’s interconnected world—customer trust. As our global society continues to […]
DORA : Les enjeux de la résilience opérationnelle pour le système financier européen
Le Digital Operational Resilience Act («DORA ») fait partie du paquet législatif relatif aux services numérique présenté en 2020 par la Commission de l’Union Européenne (« UE ») et voté fin 2022 par le Parlement. Ce règlement (UE) 2022 /2554 vise à assurer la stabilité et le sain développement du secteur financier à l’heure de […]
Interview with Jean-Christophe Le Toquin about Privacy Vs Security
“The problem is that if we really implement these technologies to the full extent, and they should be if you want to protect children from being abused in private communications, then there is no limit to the technology, and our homes will be turned into glass houses, and this is not something we want to […]
Interview with Dan Elliott about Risk Management, Resilience, Cybercrime, and More
“What I’ve found is that there’s a large swing from groups where the IT and IS divisions and information security groups are not speaking the same risk language as the traditional risk management and insurance groups…” CyAN Comms Chief John Salomon recently sat down for a discussion with one of our newest members, Dan Elliott. Over the course […]
CyAN’s New Board Announced
CyAN is delighted to announce our new board for 2023-2024! This new board possesses a genuinely exceptional depth of knowledge, experience, and talent. Geographically, they are spread out across the key regions CyAN is active in and will continue to help grow these regions alongside others. Importantly, this is CyAN’s largest and most diverse board […]