CS Mar-Apr 2024

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GEARING UP TO THE TASK
EDITOR: Brian Wall
(brian.wall@btc.co.uk)
LAYOUT/DESIGN: Ian Collis
(ian.collis@btc.co.uk)
SALES:
Edward O’Connor
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Daniella St Mart
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Stuart Leigh
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It's interesting to see that a new taskforce is being set up by a number of leading
accounting and security organisations in the UK, as cybersecurity threats hit
unprecedented levels.
The idea is that businesses can be supported and helped in their efforts to effect a
stronger security stance that serves to protect their corporate financial transactions. At
the heart of this enterprise is the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and
Wales (ICAEW), operating in partnership with the National Cyber Security Centre
(NCSC).
It's a move that has been welcomed by Sylvain Cortes, VP Strategy, Hackuity. "It's
reassuring to see the ICAEW working with the NCSC to establish a cyber taskforce and
improve the security of their deals," he comments.
"The attack surface of these corporations is enormous, so any guidance will be
invaluable to companies striving to reduce their cyber risk," adds Cortes. "The finance
sector has become a prime target for attackers globally, due to the huge amounts of PII
and financial data they hold. Any type of breach, particularly in this sector, shatters both
the victim organisation's reputation and customer trust. The more help and guidance
for maximum defence, the better."
Brian Wall
Editor
Computing Security
brian.wall@btc.co.uk
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