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As family offices grow increasingly complex and manage larger and more varied assets, they are becoming prime targets for a variety of security threats. From this report, learn what family offices can do to protect against the risks, including cybersecurity breaches, theft schemes, and fraud perpetuated by unvetted 'insiders' of the firm.

Much of the trade conflict between the U.S. and China can be traced to China’s desire to be a technological power. It is difficult for China to do much more than play catch-up in established technology like semiconductors, where improvements are incremental. Still, emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, quantum computing, and next-gen IT infrastructure present greater opportunities for industry leadership. China is unlikely to cede its ambitions, suggesting there will be an altered landscape moving forward regardless of the trade war outcome.

Open dialogue between parents and children and, specifically, the creation of a family contract can promote responsible use of digital devices. With the help of a discussion guide and a sample contract, families can learn to prepare a contract that works for them. The process of working together builds trust, incorporates multiple perspectives, and makes it more likely that younger family members will follow the terms of the agreement.

In the tech industry, the calculus for risk versus innovation is starting to shift. Stakeholders don’t just expect new and exciting products and services, they want responsibility and governance. The good news is that the tech industry CFOs appear confident and ready to ride this new wave of social responsibility and market volatility.

High performing CFOs in financial services organizations integrate data-driven decision-making activities across the entire company, changing the role of finance from back-room financial reporters into forward-thinking analysts and trusted advisors. This infographic shows how they do it and how you can too.

Whether caused by family member carelessness, employee error, or the acts of a skilled data thief, everyone has the potential to be the victim of an information breach at any time. Because family offices collect very personal information about very private people, the stakes are high when it comes to protecting their data. Family offices can better protect the families they serve by having a cyber-incident plan in place and following the six recommended steps to prepare for and respond to a system breach.

The financial damages of cyber crime are projected to reach $6 trillion annually by 2021—more than double those same figures from 2015. That’s why it’s important to not only stay on top of the latest trends in the cyber security industry, but to also stay ahead of them. In this issue of Cyber InFocus, you will learn about the Biometeric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) and iEncrypt.