Author: Tom Kellermann

Trust has always been the cornerstone of the banking industry. Without customer confidence that their assets are secure, banks cannot function. A reputation for having the strongest vaults with the thickest walls and unpickable locks is fundamental. But, as the means of protecting financial assets has moved from the physical to the digital realm, the role of custodian of customer trust has shifted inexorably onto the shoulders of CISOs. Now, cybersecurity is not just essential to preventing criminals from theft, it has become a brand protection imperative. VMware’s annual Modern Bank Heist report has identified critical escalations in the sophistication…