Cyber Resilience Takes Center Stage at SIFMA Ops 2025 Conference
At the SIFMA Ops 2025 conference, the message was loud and clear: operational and cyber resilience is no longer optional it’s critical. As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication, financial institutions are being forced to rethink their preparedness strategies and bolster defense mechanisms to secure their operations and data.
Rising Cyber Threats in Capital Markets
1. Sophisticated Attack Methods Are On the Rise
- The use of artificial intelligence and automation is fueling more advanced cyberattacks.
- Data breaches, ransomware, and system failures are becoming increasingly common across the financial sector.
2. Cybersecurity Is Now a Strategic Imperative
- Broadridge’s Digital Transformation & Next-Gen Technology Study reveals:
- 83% of firms have elevated cybersecurity to a strategic priority.
- Nearly 90% of firms are making moderate to large investments in cyber defenses this year.
Broadridge Leads the Charge in Cyber Resilience
3. Industry Voices Reinforce the Urgency
- Tim Gokey, CEO of Broadridge, and other leaders at SIFMA highlighted the urgency of operational readiness.
- Neha Singh, Head of Post-Trade Transformation at Broadridge, emphasized that recovery planning is now non-negotiable.
4. Adoption of Enhanced Cyber Recovery Solutions
- Nearly 50% of Broadridge’s post-trade clients have adopted their advanced cyber recovery services.
- These include “Immutability and Repave” capabilities that:
- Create unalterable, time-stamped data copies.
- Enable fast, secure restoration following cyber incidents.
Future-Proofing Through Collaboration and Innovation
5. Custom Recovery Playbooks for Financial Institutions
- Broadridge is actively working with large global firms on:
- Collaborative cybersecurity assessments.
- Customized cyber recovery playbooks designed to enhance readiness and response.
The financial industry’s focus on cyber resilience has never been sharper. From technological innovation to strategic investment, the emphasis at SIFMA Ops 2025 was clear: firms must not only defend against today’s cyber threats but also build the operational muscle to recover quickly and effectively. Leaders like Broadridge are setting the pace by delivering resilient, future-ready solutions that safeguard the capital markets ecosystem.
