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Stay audit-ready and build consumer trust by following this proven banking compliance roadmap—from policy development to ongoing monitoring. Cybersecurity in banking isn’t just a matter of protecting data; it’s a critical component of maintaining trust and staying afloat in a sea of regulations. For banks and related institutions, navigating the tides of regulatory banking compliance […]
Category Archives: Banking
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Aug
Aug
Quick answer: Corporate Account Takeover (CATO) is a type of bank fraud where attackers use stolen or compromised credentials to gain direct access to business accounts. Unlike scams that rely on tricking employees, CATO gives attackers real account access. Prevention requires multi-factor authentication, active account monitoring, and a clear incident response plan. Corporate account takeover […]
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Aug
Aug
Quick answer: Phishing-resistant MFA uses cryptographic methods, such as FIDO2 security keys and WebAuthn, to verify identity without any codes a user has to read or approve. For community banks, the highest-priority deployments are privileged access, remote access, and cloud-based platforms like Microsoft 365. Most community banks already have some form of multi-factor authentication in […]
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Aug
Aug
Quick answer: A DDoS attack can take a community bank completely offline. Attackers flood your systems with illegitimate traffic until real users can’t get through, knocking out online banking, bill pay, and sometimes internal systems. Outages can last minutes or hours depending on the scale of the attack and the defenses in place. Community banks […]
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Jul
Jul
Quick answer: A cyber threat intelligence program for community banks is a structured process for collecting, analyzing, and acting on information about cyber threats before they cause harm. It requires four core elements: trusted sources, a distribution channel, a prioritization process, and an action process. Most small banks can run one without a dedicated security […]
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Jul
Quick answer: The FFIEC retired the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) on August 31, 2025, and did not replace it with an equivalent. Community banks should now choose from FFIEC-recognized alternatives: NIST CSF 2.0, CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals, the CRI Cyber Profile, or CIS Controls guided by their size, risk profile, and examiner expectations. If your […]
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Jun
Jun
Quick answer: Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) is a cybersecurity approach focused on spotting and stopping the misuse of user identities, like stolen passwords or hijacked admin accounts. For community banks, ITDR matters because attackers increasingly log in with legitimate credentials instead of breaking down digital doors. Most cyberattacks today don’t look like attacks […]
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Jun
Jun
Quick answer: Community banks should review privileged access by pulling access lists from every critical system, identifying which accounts have admin rights, confirming each one ties to a real business need, and removing anything unnecessary. Done at least quarterly and documented with evidence, these reviews satisfy examiners and shrink your bank’s risk of insider misuse […]
Banking, Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery Planning and Testing: How to Prepare Your Bank for a Power Outage
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Jun
Jun
We know all about power outages at home—make sure you have a flashlight with extra batteries, keep some non-perishable food items on hand, and have a backup plan for charging your phone. But what about power outages at your bank? Are you prepared for the potential consequences of losing power in your financial institution? In […]
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May
May
“That was an eye-opening … learning experience, knowing that [RESULTS Technology] was working behind the scenes to make sure that we were kept up to date, compliant, and secure.” —Noel Gaucin, VP Loan Officer for Fidelity State Bank & Trust Company Running a community bank is all about striking the right balance: delivering great service […]
