by Zach Duke | Jun 12, 2025 | Governance, AI, AI Governance, AI Tools, Community Banking, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Security Governance, IT, IT Security, Security
Spreadsheets have long been the go-to tool for tracking and managing information security tasks. They’re familiar, flexible, and easy to share. But in today’s rapidly evolving landscape, where efficiency; compliance; and innovation are key, relying on...
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 But these processes often rely on fragmented, outdated tools like spreadsheets....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 | Oct 10, 2024 | User Access, Community Banking, Cybersecurity, Data Access Governance, FFIEC, Governance, Information Security Governance, IT
The FFIEC has updated their expectations for access management with the Authentication and Access to Financial Institution Services and Systems Guidance. This guidance expands beyond traditional customer authentication and places a significant emphasis on...
by Zach Duke | Jun 6, 2024 | AI, AI Governance, AI Policy, FDIC, Financial Institutions, Generative AI, Governance, Information Security, Information Security Governance, IT, Machine Learning, Regulatory, Technology
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector presents both transformative opportunities and significant challenges. As financial institutions increasingly evaluate AI technologies, it is crucial to ensure these innovations comply...
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 | Mar 12, 2024 | Succession Planning, Cybersecurity, Governance, Information Security Officer, Risk
In today’s world where cyber threats evolve rapidly, the challenge of replacing an Information Security Officer (ISO) underscores a critical issue: the cybersecurity job market is scorching, yet talent is scarce. This gap has turned recruitment into a high-stakes game...
