by Zach Duke | Apr 3, 2025 | Access Mangement, Community Banking, Cybersecurity, IT, User Access
If you’re gearing up for your next regulatory exam or audit, it might be time to pause and ask yourself one important question: how many spreadsheets are you using to manage the process? Chances are, it’s more than one. And if that’s the case, it may be time to...
by Zach Duke | Mar 26, 2025 | Access Mangement, Community Banking, Cybersecurity, IT, IT Security
For Financial Institutions, ensuring secure and efficient access management is a top priority. Protecting sensitive financial data, maintaining regulatory compliance, and preventing unauthorized access are critical responsibilities. However, many institutions still...
by Zach Duke | Jan 9, 2025 | Access Mangement, Community Banking, Information Security, IT
Securing your information security budget is challenging—especially in tight economic times. While the strategies for approval are crucial, it’s equally important to have a plan for when not everything makes it through the budget process. This is where documenting...
by Zach Duke | Dec 17, 2024 | Access Mangement, Community Banking, Cybersecurity, FDICIA, FFIEC, Information Security, IT, User Access
For financial institutions subject to FDICIA, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act, the annual management attestation is a critical declaration of compliance. It signifies that the institution’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)...
by Zach Duke | Nov 25, 2024 | Access Mangement, FFIEC, Information Security, IT, IT Security, Regulatory, User Access
Access management is a critical component of cybersecurity and compliance, especially for financial institutions where security expectations are paramount. The challenges surrounding permissions management, particularly during user access reviews, are increasing due...
