Survey Results: Critical Event Management in Financial Services
Why are critical events occurring more frequentlyA Critical event is defined as when one or more incidents, for example, severe weather, crime, violence, critical equipment or technology failures, impact a business’s assets – its employees, buildings, processes, operations, supply chains, or brand/reputation – resulting in revenue loss, cost increases, brand damage or concerns for health and safety. Several factors would suggest that critical events are occurring more frequently.
Report Snap Shot
- Cyber: The number of cyber incidents jumps 1087% reported by UK Financial Conduct Authority. Sharp increases were across several sectors including credit cards, banking, insurers, mutual funds, lending, pensions, and investment management