Risk Management
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Latin American Cybersecurity: A Fast-Growth Priority

Latin American Cybersecurity: A Fast-Growth Priority 

The recent cyber breach of five firms in Mexico and the USD15m exploitation of their connections to the SPEI [1] domestic payment system [2] have placed a spotlight on Latin American cybersecurity. However, while the losses may have raised awareness in the region, there is still much work to be done by corporates and their treasuries to prevent this sort of breach becoming more commonplace.  Carlos Gonzalez Fillad, Managing Director, Regional Head of Latin America, Global Liquidity and Cash Management at HSBC, examines the current cybersecurity landscape in the region and explores some of the best practices for cyber risk mitigation. 

The cyber landscape

Corporate awareness and activity

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