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The Role of Digital Payouts In Mitigating The Insurance Industry’s Business Continuity Risks

PYMNTS

The P&C insurance business has faced some unique challenges as it responds to the shifting nature of claim filings. Field adjusters aren’t able to physically assess a case, noted Reuter, and over-the-phone strategies have slowed down the process of closing cases and issuing payouts. Prioritizing Business Continuity.

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Cyber security measures for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

VISTA InfoSec

Understanding the significance of cyber security is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring business continuity. Establishing reliable backup protocols can mitigate the impact of ransomware and ensure business continuity in times of crisis. How can SMEs stay ahead of cyber security threats?

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HIPAA Disaster Recovery Planning

VISTA InfoSec

Healthcare organizations must implement HIPAA-compliant DRPs to protect ePHI, ensuring continued operation during disasters. Service Continuity : Ensures essential healthcare services remain operational. However, ePHI is vulnerable to threats like cyber attacks and natural disasters, making disaster recovery planning (DRP) vital.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

TL;DR Payment facilitators remove the need for businesses to open merchant accounts of their own to accept payments. PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks. On the other hand, this exposes PayFacs to greater potential risks.

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How to Create a GDPR-Compliant Password Policy?

VISTA InfoSec

These may include: SOC1/SOC2: Service organization control reports that assess controls related to financial reporting and data security. Incident Response and Business Continuity A GDPR-compliant password policy should be part of a broader cybersecurity strategy that includes incident response management and business continuity planning.

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 Is Your Business Ready for DORA?

Segpay

The Act aims to ensure digital services’ continuity, security, and stability, particularly in critical sectors such as finance, by addressing various operational risks, such as cyber threats, system failures, and operational disruptions. Protect Consumer Interests: DORA aims to protect consumer interests.

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Natural Disaster Planning for Financial Institutions

Center for Payments

The FFIEC Guidelines require financial institutions to implement a solid business continuity management program, which includes an effective Business Continuity Plan. The past few years have taught us the importance of a solid business continuity plan.

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