{"id":174645,"date":"2026-01-05T11:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/from-risk-to-resilience-modernising-finance-operations-for-cybersecurity\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T11:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:40:08","slug":"from-risk-to-resilience-modernising-finance-operations-for-cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/from-risk-to-resilience-modernising-finance-operations-for-cybersecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"From risk to resilience: Modernising finance operations for cybersecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"

From risk to resilience: Modernising finance operations for cybersecurity<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-01-05 11:25:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. <\/p>\n

\t\t\tCybersecurity has historically been seen as the domain of IT teams. It\u2019s long been clear that finance operations have become a primary target and CFOs are now on the front line. Payments are no longer routine; they are high-stakes, real-time gateways where mistakes can cost millions and reputations overnight. Time and again, we\u2019ve seen organisations blindsided not by a single incident, but by cumulative operational exposure that could have been mitigated. A recent reminder came with the 2023 MGM Resorts cyber-attack, where criminals infiltrated core financial and payment systems, shutting down hotel check-ins, locking digital room keys, halting casino transactions and ultimately causing an estimated $100 million in financial impact.
\nRecent Corpay research of 150 UK CFOs across the manufacturing, retail and wholesale sectors underscores the scale of the challenge: 99% of UK CFOs surveyed report experiencing a payments-related cyber incident in the past two years (1), with 42% naming cyber threats as one of their top operational risk. These aren\u2019t just numbers \u2013 they reflect a fundamental shift in the CFO\u2019s role. Finance leaders are no longer just stewards of the balance sheet; they are guardians of the organisation\u2019s financial ecosystem.
\nThe reality is stark. Legacy systems, fragmented workflows, and manual processes create gaps that cybercriminals exploit. In my experience, inefficiency and exposure go hand-in-hand. A delayed payment reconciliation, a siloed ledger, or a poorly monitored vendor relationship can become an entry point for sophisticated attacks.
\nThis is where AI and automation come in. By streamlining Accounts Payable, expense management, and cross-border payments, AI can help reduce human error, limit manual touchpoints, and help detect suspicious activity in real-time. But automation alone is not enough. In my experience, I\u2019ve seen organisations implement new technology without integrating it fully into existing workflows \u2013 the result is risk reduction in theory, but exposure in practice. For true resilience you need three specific elements: automation, integration and culture.
\nReal-time visibility is equally critical. Finance leaders need live insight into every transaction, every vendor interaction, and every cash position. Corpay\u2019s research shows that while 94% of CFOs say real-time oversight is critical (4), only 64% feel their systems are currently up to the task (2). Without this visibility, even the most sophisticated finance teams are forced to react after the fact rather than anticipate risk.
\nAddressing this challenge requires more than technology alone; it demands a coordinated approach to process and culture. Finance, IT, and risk teams must collaborate seamlessly. Cybersecurity must be embedded across every stage of financial operations \u2013 from vendor onboarding to employee expenses, invoice processing, and international payments. CFOs must drive both efficiency and resilience, treating cybersecurity as inseparable from operational and financial performance.
\nWhat stands out from our experience is that CFOs who embrace this dual focus are able to turn risk into opportunity. The findings from the survey reflect the pressures facing finance leaders today as they work to manage risk, control costs, and modernise operations in an increasingly complex and interconnected payments landscape (3). Organisations that get this right will not only keep their assets safe, but they\u2019ll also turn finance into a tool that helps the whole organisation adapt and grow.
\nCyber risk is no longer a technical concern; it\u2019s a financial imperative. In the era of sophisticated payments threats, CFOs have the opportunity to turn a challenge into a competitive advantage, protecting the organisation while transforming finance into a proactive, trusted partner for growth.
\nMethodology: the research, conducted by Censuswide between 08.09.2025 \u2013 15.09.2025, surveyed 150 CFOs in the UK, aged 18+ excluding sole traders, in the following industries: Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council.
\n(1). \u2018Yes, significant breach\u2019 and \u2018Yes, minor incident\u2019 answers combined.
\n(2). \u2018Very confident\u2019 and \u2018Somewhat confident\u2019 answers combined.
\n(3) . Methodology: the research, conducted by Censuswide between 08.09.2025 \u2013 15.09.2025, surveyed 150 CFOs in the UK, aged 18+ excluding sole traders, in the following industries: Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council.
\n(4). \u2018Very important\u2019 and \u2018Somewhat important\u2019 answers combined.<\/p>\n

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