Identity security: the key to protecting financial services

The financial services industry processes vast amounts of confidential client and customer data to complete daily business transactions. The value of this information – and the dire consequences if it falls into the wrong hands – is arguably greater than in any other sector.

Protecting sensitive financial information depends on the effectiveness of access controls and the resilience of identity management systems for those who interact with them. The delicate balance in the financial services industry means that identity security is a crucial line of defense, and careful design of these controls can prevent disastrous consequences.