by Zach Duke | Apr 17, 2025 | Cybersecurity Assessment Toolkit, Community Banking, Cybersecurity, IT, Toolkit
With the upcoming sunset of the Cybersecurity Assessment Toolkit (CAT) slated for August, many financial institutions are left wondering: What now? For over a decade, CAT has been the backbone of cybersecurity risk assessments in the banking industry. As we move...
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 | 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 21, 2025 | Cybersecurity, Community Banking, Cybersecurity Assessment Toolkit, IT, IT Security, Regulatory, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Management
The Risks of Spreadsheets in Cybersecurity and Why It’s Time to Move On As regulators phase out legacy tools like the Cybersecurity Assessment Toolkit (CAT), it’s the perfect opportunity for institutions to rethink their approaches to governance and risk management....
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...
