Secure or Fail: The Motivation Behind Cyber Attacks and How to Keep FinTech Bulletproof

As any cybersecurity professional knows, bad actors are motivated for a variety of reasons. Whether it be a disgruntled employee seeking revenge or an experienced hacker practicing ransomware, understanding their motivations will help IT professionals create a more robust cybersecurity infrastructure. For low-risk and high-risk businesses that handle customer payment information and other sensitive data, this challenge is even more critical, as card networks deem merchants responsible for any cardholder data breach. The speaker in this session examines what motivates cyber criminals and explores the top three merchant vulnerabilities.