SEC has new Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit, targets priority areas

The new unit will harness fintech and cyber-related experience to combat misconduct as it relates to certain securities transactions.

The SEC just announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and to protect retail investors from bad actors in the emerging technologies space.

This unit will be led by Laura D’Allaird, and it replaces the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit

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