Prior Publisher
The Association of Digital Forensics, Security and Law (ADFSL)
Abstract
This paper will review the risks associated with the Federal Reserve's Fedwire network as a key resource necessary for the efficient function of the American financial system. It will examine the business model of the Fedwire system of real-time interbank transfers, the network characteristics of Fedwire, and the possibility of a successful attack on Fedwire and its potential impact on the U.S. financial system.
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Recommended Citation
Bilger, Mark J.
(2020)
"Cyber-Security Risks of Fedwire,"
Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law: Vol. 14
, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15394/jdfsl.2019.1590
Available at:
https://commons.erau.edu/jdfsl/vol14/iss4/2
