Built for bankers who don’t have time to rework their cybersecurity framework
For many community banks, the sunset of the FFIEC CAT brings uncertainty—and pressure. You’re not alone if you’re wondering: “Which framework should we use? Are we implementing this correctly? Will our examiner be okay with it?”
Finosec, in partnership with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), developed the Finosec Cybersecurity Assessment Tool to help community banks evaluate and strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Leveraging and mapped to CIS, NIST, and FFIEC standards, our tool offers a simplified, automated, and practical assessment framework tailored for community banks.
Designed for the Realities of Community Banking
You don’t need another checkbox tool. You need a proven process that aligns with regulatory expectations, supports internal alignment, and keeps your board and examiners confident. With guidance from our experts and support from Regi Ranger, our secure AI Assistant, we make the switch to our Cybersecurity Assessment Tool simple. In just three steps, you’ll be up and running with less stress and more confidence.
Move forward without the overwhelm
Our process is built around what already works and backed by relationships, not just technology. Recognized by the ICBA as a solution purpose-built for community banks who need more than just another framework, the Finosec CAT features:
Streamlined Existing Inherent Risk Questions
Expanded Inherent Risk Coverage
Stay ahead of evolving regulatory expectations with added depth and relevance where it matters most.
Leveraged CIS Controls
Simplify your compliance process with a proven, standards-based framework that’s easy to follow.
Executive-Ready Reporting Tool
Keep your board and leadership aligned with streamlined reports designed to clearly demonstrate compliance progress.
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Finosec CAT vs. NIST CSF: Operationalize NIST With Inherent Risk and Automation
Why Inherent Risk Still Matters Even if You’ve Already Chosen Your Framework Many community banks have already selected a cybersecurity framework to replace the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT). NIST CSF 2.0 is one of the most popular choices, and for good...
Finosec CAT vs. the CRI Profile: Why Community Banks Need Clear Inherent Risk, Not Impact Tiering
After the August 31st sunset of the FFIEC CAT, community banks have either started to transition away or are confirming their plan and evaluating frameworks such as the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Profile, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0), or CIS Controls. Each...
What the Sunset of the FFIEC CAT Means for Vendor Management and What to Do Next
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...
Step 2 in Replacing the FFIEC CAT: Mapping & Documenting Your Information Security Controls
With the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) being sunset, financial institutions are evaluating their next move. Finosec’s modernized Cyber Assessment Tool offers a streamlined alternative that builds on the foundation of your existing work, without starting...
Step One in Replacing the FFIEC CAT: Modernizing Inherent Risk with Finosec
With the official sunset of the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) approaching, banks across the country are asking the same question: “What comes next?” For many institutions, the CAT has long served as the cornerstone of their cybersecurity self-assessment...
Sunset Of The CAT: Executive Insights from the Cybersecurity Assessment Toolkit
One of the most overlooked challenges in cybersecurity governance isn’t the technology itself, it’s the communication. For many institutions, the gap between information security teams and executive leadership can lead to misunderstandings, misalignment, and missed...
