REPORT | Cyber Risk and Creditworthiness: A New Era of Risk Assessment


Understanding the New Norm: Why Cyber Threats are Central to Today's Risk Assessments.

Cyber threats can have a profound impact on a firm's financial stability and reputation, with bad actors using advanced technologies like Generative AI to deploy sophisticated cyberattacks. These attacks can lead to everything from financial losses and operational disruptions to regulatory penalties and reputation damage.

Given the potentially material financial implications of cyber risk, trade credit professionals need to recalibrate their risk assessment strategies to include cyber risks alongside traditional risk factors. A holistic approach to risk management, inclusive of tools, data and analytics, is needed to detect, assess and communicate timely action.

In this report, we will discuss:

  • The potential impact of cyber threats on their financial stability and reputation
  • Reputational damage and legal consequences
  • Impact on supplier and customer relationships
  • Cybersecurity as a key risk factor
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