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New Microsoft Security and Compliance Certifications (Feb 2021)

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This morning I was sipping on my cup of coffee and browsing through Microsoft’s Learn page when I stumbled upon a few new certifications and exams around Microsoft Security and Compliance ! Certification – Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate. Let’s jump in!

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The FFIEC’s Architecture, Infrastructure, and Operations book

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In June 2021, following large cyber attacks on the United States and the resulting Executive order on Cyber security, the FFIEC released the largest update in guidance in over a decade to help financial auditors assess financial institutions. Sweeping in scope, the AIO guide is very detailed on guidance for different technologies.

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Federal banking regulators issue statement on loan reference rates and advise prompt transition from LIBOR

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The Fed, FDIC, and OCC have issued a “ Statement on Reference Rates for Loans ” that addresses replacement rates for the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR). ” The statement highlighted the financial, legal, consumer protection, and operational risks that will result from LIBOR’s expected discontinuation.

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When and by Whom Should TRACE Transactions Be Reported? (Part 4 of 6)

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All broker-dealers who are FINRA member firms have an obligation to report transactions in TRACE-eligible securities under an SEC-approved set of rules. Transactions that are not reported within the specified timeframe are classified as late (FINRA TRACE reporting requirements always reference Eastern Time).

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New Apple OS Reportedly Has Payment Security Issues

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Two Apple iOS 13 users took to Reddit to share some payment security issues they faced when using the tech giant’s newest iteration of its operating system, according to reports. This is a major security flaw in iOS. Apple has already announced it will release iOS 13.1 on Tuesday (Sept.

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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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We’ll then move to the federal level, seeking regulatory guidance as to whether digital tokens are securities under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or commodities contracts over which the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has regulatory jurisdiction. State Regulations.

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Hacker Attack Exploits Security Hole In Token Exchange

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A cyberattack on what’s been described as a “decentralized” token exchange reportedly has led to a $58,000 theft and an illustration of a “shocking security vulnerability.”. According to a report in The Next Web , hackers flooded the exchange with “one billion fake EOS.”

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