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For most bank IT and Information Security leaders, compliance isn’t just part of the job, it is the job. There’s always something coming up. An exam, an audit, or a request for documentation.So the focus becomes simple: make sure everything is in place, everything is...
When the FFIEC CAT was sunset, it did more than create a gap in tooling; it created a gap in communication. The true value of the CAT was not just in the questions it asked, but in the structured way it enabled institutions to clearly communicate cybersecurity risk to...
When it comes to cybersecurity and information governance, most banks aren’t lacking effort; they’re drowning in it. Between managing policies, tracking assessments, preparing for audits, and staying current with evolving regulations, even well-staffed teams can feel...
How Finosec Keeps Your Data Working Harder So You Don’t Have To At Finosec, we believe cybersecurity governance should be simple, and that starts with not asking you to enter the same information more than once. Whether you're reviewing access, managing vendors, or...
At Finosec, our mission has always been about more than technology, it’s about people, community, and purpose. That belief is embodied in Finosec Forward, our intentional effort to make a positive impact beyond the world of cybersecurity governance. This isn’t a side...
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern. For community banks, it is a core part of risk management, regulatory compliance, and board level governance. Yet many institutions still struggle to answer two basic questions: Are we doing enough? Can we prove it? These...
Every Thanksgiving, each of our clients receive a gift from us; simple glass jars filled with wintergreen mints. If yours is still sitting on your desk, maybe you’ve wondered, why mints? Why that particular gift? They’re personal to me. My dad loved wintergreen mints,...
Why Inherent Risk Still Matters Even if You’ve Already Chosen Your Framework Many community banks have already selected a cybersecurity framework to replace the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT). NIST CSF 2.0 is one of the most popular choices, and for good...
After the August 31st sunset of the FFIEC CAT, community banks have either started to transition away or are confirming their plan and evaluating frameworks such as the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Profile, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0), or CIS Controls. Each...
In today’s banking landscape, risk doesn’t just come from inside the building. Third-party vendors are now central to how financial institutions operate. They provide everything from core processing to cybersecurity tools. But with that reliance comes responsibility....
