In today’s world, keeping customer information safe is a big deal—especially for companies that deal with money matters. That’s because these companies have lots of sensitive data that cyber bad guys would love to get their hands on. To help fight this problem, there’s a new rule that financial firms have to follow. Now, when there’s a leak or theft of customer data, they must have a solid game plan on how to handle it and let their customers know what’s going on.

Imagine if someone broke into a bank—not to steal cash, but to steal information. It’s like that, but the “bank” is a computer system. If that happens, the company needs to act fast! They have to fix the issue, figure out what was taken, and talk to the people affected—kind of like if you had to tell your friends that their secret handshakes were stolen and you’re working on new ones.

It’s important to keep everyone in the loop and have a checklist for what to do, just like in any emergency. The new rule is like a big red button that companies can hit to make sure they’re doing things right. It’s there to make sure that when things go south, they can bounce back and keep their customers’ trust.

You can read more about this at the following web address: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/sec-adds-new-incident-response-rules-for-financial-sector

At Diversified Outlook Group, they understand these new rules and how important it is for financial firms to have their ducks in a row. From coming up with a game plan to practicing it, they know the ins and outs of keeping customer information safe. If you’re a financial company looking to make sure you’re handling data in the best way possible, Diversified Outlook Group can show you the ropes.

To learn more or if you have questions, just send an email to the experts at support@diversifiedoutlookgroup.com. They’re ready to help you keep your customers’ trust and steer clear of the headaches that data breaches can bring.