by Finosec | Jan 27, 2026 | Press Release, Access Mangement, Banking Technology, Community Banking, Compliance, Compliance Risks, Cybersecurity Assessment Toolkit, Finosec CAT, Governance, Information Security Governance, Risk Management
Finosec, a cybersecurity governance Saas company, announced a year of rapid product innovation in 2025, delivering over one hundred enhancements across its platform to help community banks and credit unions respond to increasing regulatory pressure, operational...
by Zach Duke | Sep 25, 2025 | Vendor Management, Community Banking, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Assessment Toolkit, FFIEC, Governance, IT, IT Security
With the FFIEC CAT officially sunset on August 2025, banks are rethinking how they manage cybersecurity oversight. But one area that can’t get lost in the shuffle? Vendor management. In fact, third-party risk is getting more scrutiny, not less, under new guidance. The...
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 But these processes often rely on fragmented, outdated tools like spreadsheets....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...
