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A comprehensive bank event logging policy should explicitly define the primary purpose of logging, outline exactly which systems and events must be tracked, set specific retention expectations, and establish strict access controls. Furthermore, it needs to clarify who is responsible for reviewing these logs, what triggers an escalation, and how the data will support audit […]
Banking, Business Continuity
How to Run a Bank Incident Response Tabletop Exercise That Actually Improves Readiness
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Apr
Apr
An incident response tabletop exercise is a structured, interactive discussion where a team walks through a simulated security threat to evaluate and improve their incident response plan. It allows staff to practice their roles in a low-stress environment, identifying gaps in communication, technical controls, and procedures before a real crisis occurs. Federal and state examiners […]
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Apr
Apr
IT asset management (ITAM) is the continuous process of tracking, evaluating, and managing all the technology tools your organization uses to operate on a daily basis. For financial institutions, following IT asset management best practices ensures that every device, application, and cloud resource is secure, compliant, and fully accounted for. Finding the right IT solutions […]
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Mar
Mar
Customers love the convenience of remote banking. Whether they are depositing a birthday check from their kitchen table or checking their account balance from the couch at midnight, they expect seamless access to their money. For a community bank, providing this level of convenience is a fantastic way to build loyalty. However, it also introduces […]
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Mar
Mar
Bank exams can cause unnecessary stress, especially when examiners start asking for your IT paperwork. Regulators want to see undeniable proof that your community bank actively manages its cybersecurity and network infrastructure. They are looking for clear, organized, and updated records that show you have a handle on potential risks. Achieving regulatory compliance in banking […]
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Mar
Mar
Running a community bank means wearing a lot of hats, but keeping customer data safe is always at the top of the list. Even with the best intentions, monitoring blind spots poses a serious risk to your institution. Cyber threats evolve constantly, frequently shifting their capabilities and targets to bypass standard defenses. On top of […]
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Feb
Feb
Remember when renewing your bank’s insurance policy felt like a formality? You’d sign a few papers, pay the premium, and get back to serving your customers. Those days are gone. Today, the questionnaire for cyber insurance for banks can feel more like a full-scope audit than a simple renewal application. Insurers have paid out massive […]
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Feb
Feb
The notification just landed in your inbox: the examiners are coming. For many community bank IT officers, this moment triggers a scramble to update policies, gather logs, and double-check vendor contracts. But there is one document that often gets overlooked until the last minute—your network diagram. More specifically, your data flow diagram. It’s easy to […]
23
Feb
Feb
If you walked into your bank branch this morning, you likely passed through several layers of physical security without thinking about it. There’s the front door (accessible to everyone), the teller line (restricted to employees), the vault (highly restricted), and perhaps a safe deposit box area (customer-specific access). You wouldn’t leave the vault door wide […]
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Feb
Feb
As a community bank, trust is your currency. But when you rely on third-party vendors to handle critical operations—from core processing to cloud storage—you are extending that trust outside your walls. While outsourcing services is essential for efficiency and innovation, it’s important to remember one golden rule: you can outsource the work, but you cannot […]
