The determination of hackers to exploit existing cybersecurity vulnerabilities of government agencies and businesses shot to the forefront again last Wednesday, when SEC Chair Jay Clayton revealed that the commission’s EDGAR database had been hacked in 2016 through a software vulnerability in the test filing component of the system. According to Clayton, the breach was … Continued

Alongside technology experts from American Express, Credit Suisse and CIBC, Ascendant’s Jason Morton will speak on developments in regulatory technology at the ‘Fintech Data Day’ at the annual Strata Data Conference on September 26, 2017 in New York. The Strata Data Conference is an annual conference for technology and business professionals who are seeking innovative … Continued

As Hurricane Harvey touches down on U.S. soil and we hope for the safety of the millions in its path, we encourage all firms, even those outside Harvey’s path of flooding and damaging winds, to consider their BCM readiness for such an event. Business Continuity Plans are designed to ensure firms have conducted sufficient advance preparation so … Continued

The Boston Regional Office of the SEC has recently conducted roughly 20 unannounced visits to registered investment advisers in the region. This fact, confirmed during the recent meeting of the New England Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Association (NEBDIAA), is in keeping with the SEC’s renewed focus on a more robust examination program. While onsite, the … Continued

Ransomware attacks like WannaCry and NotPetya are increasing in both frequency and damage, routinely making headline news with their abilities to bring down networks of established companies. Yet these cyberattacks typically start by compromising the weakest point in your security chain – people – through simple or complex phishing techniques before spreading to other parts … Continued