For more information about BITS Special Interest Groups, contact Ann Patterson at Ann@fsround.org or 202.589.2448.
Cybersecurity Legislation Special Interest Group
BITS established the Cybersecurity Legislation SIG to assess the impact of proposed
cybersecurity legislation, inform members of Congressional developments, determine industry
consensus on key provisions, review BITS/Roundtable testimony and coordinate efforts with
other organizations. On May 12, the Administration released a cyberscurity legislative proposal,
which the Roundtable supported in testimony before House and Senate committees. Numerous
cybersecurity bills have been proposed since.
BITS/Roundtable bill summaries and position statements on current legislation.
The Financial Services Roundtable Policy Statements.
Contact Nicole Muryn, Nicole@fsround.org, for more information, input or questions.
Data Governance Group
This group is discussing and exchanging information on data governance best practices, processes, standards and technologies, and their impact on enabling better. Specific topics may include:
- • Common glossary of data quality attributes
- • Relationship management
- • Product planning and sales
- • Risk management and assessment of counterparty risk
- • Fraud protection and better dynamic anomaly detection
Program Information/Materials
For more information, contact Dan Schutzer, Dan@fsround.org.
Identity Assurance
A forum for information exchange on activities related to identity applications and initiatives (both cyber and physical). It is currently focusing on following the government’s National Strategy for Trusted Identity in Cyberspace (NSTIC) and the recently formed private sector-run Identity Ecosystem Steering Group working on developing policies, legal frameworks, business models, technology architecture standards and regulation.
For more information, contact Dan Schutzer, Dan@fsround.org.
Mobile Financial Services Special Interest Group
The Mobile Financial Services SIG meets monthly to discuss mobile banking, payments, security
and related topics and to provide a forum for mobile stakeholders to exchange information.
Program Information/Materials
For more information, contact Jim Pitts, Jim@fsround.org.
BITS is also leading a Mobile Security Project. In March 2012, BITS published a comprehensive risk review of mobile financial services.
R&D Special Interest Group
This group focuses on identifying and hearing about technology research of interest to our members and the various BITS initiatives and working groups from guest speakers.
Program Information/Materials
For more information, contact Dan Schutzer, Dan@fsround.org.
Vendor Management Special Interest Group
The Vendor Management SIG meets monthly to discuss outsourcing issues and share successful strategies to assure the security and privacy of third-party services.
Program Information/Materials
For more information, contact Jim Pitts, Jim@fsround.org.
For more information about BITS Special Interest Groups, contact Ann Patterson at Ann@fsround.org or 202.589.2448.