Why cybersecurity matters to investors - Jupiter Asset Management

In the words of the ex-Director of the FBI, Robert Mueller: “There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked, and those that will be.”

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... Cybersecurity has moved beyond the realm of Hollywood blockbusters to become a key issue for society. From the undermining of the democratic process to identity theft and fraud, the net of cybercrime is far reaching, and investors need to be aware of these issues. The financial impact of cybersecurity breaches, both public and undisclosed, can be substantial. As companies become more automated and digitally-connected, the potential for increasingly material capital erosion becomes a greater reality, explains Abbie Llewellyn-Waters, Fund Manager, Environment & Sustainability.

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