How to mitigate cyber risks

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One of the focal points at the SIA Expo conference in Milan was cybersecurity. Coen Voormeulen, chairman of CPMI (formerly CPSS), the cybersecurity working group at the Bank of International Settlements, kicked off the discussion by suggesting that 'cybersecurity threats are evolving' and that 'they can come from a variety of sources'.

SIA Expo 2014: the inside track

Panel discussion at SIA Expo 2014

The main theme of this year's SIA Expo conference in Milan was that we are moving towards a more digital world, enforced with the strapline: 'Don't worry, be digital'. Although the majority of Italian citizens believe their country lags behind the rest of Europe in digital payments, speakers were keen to explore how attitudes could be changed in the country. The event focused on payments, mobile technology and innovation in the financial services space and was organised by Italy-based service provider, SIA.