by Zach Duke | Aug 29, 2024 | Uncategorized, Budgeting, Community Banking, Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT
In the current economic environment, community banks face unique challenges such as rate compression, shrinking margins, liquidity and commercial real estate concerns. These factors make the upcoming budgeting season particularly daunting for IT and information...
by Zach Duke | Aug 15, 2024 | User Access, Community Banking, Data, Data Access, Data Access Governance, Data Protection, Financial Institutions, Information Security, User Access Reporting
Preparing for your next examination can feel overwhelming as the regulatory expectations continue to expand. As you gear up for your next regulatory examination (or audit), it is crucial to align with the expectations outlined in the Federal Financial Institutions...
by Beth Sumner | Aug 1, 2024 | Community Banking, Employee, Employee Records, Financial Institutions, Information Security, IT, Risk, Security, Terminated Employees, User Access
When I first entered the banking world, user access reviews were much more straightforward. Spreadsheets were used to capture the basics of who had network and core application access. There was a page in each employee’s file listing the keys and codes they had, and...
by Beth Sumner | Jul 2, 2024 | Community Banking, Financial Institutions, Information Security, IT, Risk, Shadow IT, User Access
In the world of community banking, the landscape of information security and cyber risk management has dramatically evolved. Gone are the days when all servers were in-house, and every application installation involved the IT department. Today, it’s easier than ever...
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 Zach Duke | Feb 22, 2024 | Information Security, Bank Vendor Management, Banks, Case Study, Community Banking, Compliance, Compliance Risks, Cybersecurity, Information Security Governance, Information Security Officer, Least Privilege Validation, User Access, User Access Reporting
Pendleton Community Bank, a $700 Million Dollar Bank with 133 Employees in Franklin, WV, led by CEO Bill Loving, faced a critical challenge when their Information Security Officer departed, leaving a significant void in their oversight capabilities. Their goal was...
