Financial firms face rising cyber risks, data challenges
Summary
This article discusses rising cyber risks and data challenges in the financial services industry, including fraud prevention using AI. While not directly about STRs, it highlights the importance of data quality, which directly impacts the effective use of AI for risk management and decision-making for STRs.
Key Insights
- •Nearly 38% of financial firms are not fully prepared to manage the full range of risks they face.
- •About two-thirds of respondents said they lack confidence in their organization’s ability to make informed business decisions using existing data.
Action Items
- ✓Review your data security practices and ensure you have measures in place to protect against cyber threats and fraud.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Assess the quality and accuracy of your data (guest information, booking details, financial records).Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Dun & Bradstreet: Report from Dun & Bradstreet
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Failing to prioritize data security and data quality can leave you vulnerable to fraud.
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