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...
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...
by Zach Duke | Jun 20, 2024 | AI, AI Governance, AI Information Security Assistant, AI Tools, Conversational AI, Cybersecurity, Exam, Information Security Governance, IT, Regi Ranger, Regulatory
For over a year now, every Tuesday, the Finosec team has been holding a meeting to discuss how we are leveraging AI personally, at work, and in our platform. These weekly meetings have consistently focused on sharing the impact of AI for each of us personally and the...
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...