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 1, 2025 | Automation, Access Mangement, Community Banking, Employee, IT, IT Security, User Access
In today’s fast-paced digital workplace, managing employee access to systems is more important and more complicated than ever before. Yet, many organizations still rely on outdated tools like spreadsheets to track who has access each system. While this might...
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 | 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 | Jan 24, 2025 | Information Security, Community Banking, Cybersecurity, IT, IT Security, Risk Management
In the world of cybersecurity and third-party risk management, spreadsheets have become a popular tool. Institutions often use them for tasks such as tracking exceptions from audits, managing access rights, and conducting risk assessments. Despite their frequency of...
by Zach Duke | Nov 25, 2024 | Access Mangement, FFIEC, Information Security, IT, IT Security, Regulatory, User Access
Access management is a critical component of cybersecurity and compliance, especially for financial institutions where security expectations are paramount. The challenges surrounding permissions management, particularly during user access reviews, are increasing due...
