The Information Security Group is led by BGC’s Chief Information Security Officer (the “CISO”), who reports to senior management frequently and to the Company’s Board of Directors on a periodic basis. The CISO provides governance for all information security matters, including priorities, setting the supporting strategies and developing the Information Security Group to deliver the cyber-security program.
The Information Security Group provides cyber defense, operations, architecture, engineering, cyber risk and threat management. The Information Security Group also engages in:
- Regular liaisons with industry and government to keep pace with the evolving threats;
- Expert third parties to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of the program; and
- Developing policies, documented operational procedures and regular cyber-security employee and Board training globally.