by Zach Duke | Jul 23, 2024 | User Access, Authentication, Banking Technology, Banks, Compliance, Cybersecurity, FFIEC, Information Security, IT Security, Shadow IT
Are you confident that your bank has clear and thorough visibility to every employee’s physical and digital access to systems? If you’re like most banks we work with, the answer to this question is “no”. There are many challenges that make tracking employee access...
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 | Apr 11, 2024 | Authentication, Cybersecurity, Digital Banking, Financial Institutions, MFA, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Access
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Authentication Guidance update in August 2021 has marked a significant step towards enhancing authentication and security access measures within financial institutions. This update expanded upon previous...
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...
by Beth Sumner | Feb 8, 2024 | User Access, Governance, MFA, Multi-Factor Authentication, Risk Assessment
In the rapidly evolving landscape of banking technology and cybersecurity, understanding and implementing effective Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies is more crucial than ever. Yet, we understand that delving into the complexities of IAM can be daunting....