Cybersecurity and Technology Upgrades – John Davidson, OCC
Spencer Doar
Associate Editor
The OCC is in the process of making what is a big decision for a systemically important financial market utility (SIFMU) – how to best upgrade a tech stack responsible for clearing millions of options and futures contracts daily.
In this video from JLN’s annual series with industry leaders, OCC President and Chief Operating Officer John Davidson talks about how the OCC is weighing its cloud vendor options, addressing cybersecurity concerns and the regulatory initiatives on the road ahead.
Produced by Mike Forrester
Interview by Spencer Doar
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