by Zach Duke | May 29, 2025 | PII Assessment, Banking, Community Banking, Cybersecurity, Governance, IT, Risk Assessment, User Access
Managing third-party risk, performing access reviews, and completing risk assessments are foundational elements of a sound information security program, especially in the banking industry. But these processes often rely on fragmented, outdated tools like spreadsheets....
by Zach Duke | Mar 6, 2025 | Community Banking, Banking, Banks, Cybersecurity, IT
Preparing for audits and exams can be an unnerving task, especially when spreadsheets are at the heart of the process. While spreadsheets have long been a go-to tool for many organizations, they often come with hidden costs that hinder efficiency. In this blog,...
by Zach Duke | Feb 13, 2025 | Cybersecurity, Banking, Community Banking, Information Security Officer, Regulatory, Risk Assessment
In an industry where cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, community banks must ensure that governance and oversight processes are airtight. Yet, many still rely on spreadsheets to manage critical security tasks, compliance tracking, and risk assessments. While...
by Zach Duke | Apr 25, 2024 | Cybersecurity, Banking, Community Banking, Cyber Attack, FDIC, Governance, Information Security, Insurance, User Access, User Access Reporting
In the evolving state of cybersecurity, financial institutions grapple with the challenge of safeguarding their digital and financial assets against cyber threats. Cyber insurance has emerged as a critical component of risk management strategies. However, the...
by Beth Sumner | May 22, 2023 | AI, Banking, ChatGPT, Cyber Attack
Recently, I’ve been getting many questions on ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence in Community Banking. Should you implement it? Shouldn’t you? What are the risks? What’s my opinion on this hot topic?? One thing anyone who knows me can tell you, I am an expert in my...
by Zach Duke | Mar 7, 2023 | Banking, Cybersecurity, Finosec Forward, ICBA
One of the most difficult moments in my career happened several years back at an ICBA Live event in New Orleans. I can immediately go back to that moment… My wife called, distraught, telling me she was taking our then-8-year-old son to the hospital. Rick had been...
