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How to calculate ROI on fraud prevention – and why most teams get it wrong

Proving ROI in fraud prevention is tough – but essential. This article offers fraud leaders a clear, practical framework for measuring real impact, including hard-to-quantify areas like brand trust and false positives. It also equips you with smarter questions to ask vendors and guidance for translating fraud outcomes into board-level business value.

Turn fraud prevention into a boardroom priority

To secure investment, fraud leaders must speak the language of ROI. This article shows how to build a compelling business case by linking fraud prevention to measurable outcomes like cost savings, revenue protection, and strategic goals. It’s about proving value, aligning with business priorities, and making fraud prevention a clear investment priority.

User Behaviour Analytics in fraud detection: bridging the gap between payments and cybersecurity

Originally developed for an audience in the Payments Village at DEFCON, this article by Fortify founder Karthik Tadinada explores how User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA) can identify anomalies in user and device behaviour, providing critical insights for fraud prevention. By analysing behavioural patterns, UEBA helps detect suspicious activities in real-time. This approach is particularly useful in payment fraud detection - and also in cybersecurity - where human-driven events trigger responses in decision systems, offering a powerful tool for mitigating unwanted behaviour.

How big data and analytics can strengthen your fraud prevention

As our lives increasingly unfold online and artificial intelligence advances, the complexities of fraud and cyber threats grow. This article explores how data analytics and machine learning are transforming fraud detection. It underscores the crucial role of pattern recognition, real-time monitoring, and predictive modelling in identifying and mitigating fraud risks. By focusing on data and investing in innovative technologies, financial institutions can successfully navigate the evolving landscape of threats.

How Fortify transformed a fintech leader’s AML programme

A global fintech turned to Fortify for an urgent AML overhaul. It needed to transform its compliance capabilities fast. Fortify delivered a custom solution that restored operations, improved alert quality, and unlocked growth – all without replacing existing technology.

Building an AI Agent to detect risky merchants at scale

To stay ahead of fraud, a global payment processor partnered with Fortify to build a custom AI agent that automated risky merchant detection – improving accuracy, speed, and operational efficiency.

How a payment processor tripled its fraud detection rate

To outpace larger competitors, a global payment processor partnered with Fortify to build a superior fraud detection solution. They dramatically improved model performance and accelerated their experimentation times – tripling fraud detection effectiveness and cementing their reputation as a best-in-class payment processor.

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