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Quick Answer: MFA fatigue is a social engineering attack where criminals bombard a user with repeated push notifications until they approve one out of frustration or confusion. For banks, the fix isn’t disabling multi-factor authentication. It’s reducing prompt fatigue through smarter verification methods, especially for executives who are prime targets. If you’ve ever had your […]
Category Archives: Cybersecurity
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Quick Answer: EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) protects your devices from malware and suspicious file activity, while ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response) watches for misuse of logins and accounts. When it comes to ITDR vs. EDR, community banks need both: EDR is the non-negotiable baseline, and ITDR closes the identity gap that EDR alone […]
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Quick Answer: Many “free” or low-cost cybersecurity audits offered to banks today are actually vulnerability scans, not audits. A scan uses automated tools to flag technical weaknesses; a true audit involves a human expert evaluating whether your bank’s overall security program is actually working. If a bank relies on a free scan believing it received […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
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It’s been over five years since Microsoft officially ended extended support for Windows 7 in January 2020. For most business environments, continuing to use an unsupported operating system poses serious security risks. However, in the world of ATM management—where legacy hardware and software lifecycles are longer than typical IT infrastructure—the conversation is more nuanced. Many […]
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Important Cybersecurity Guidance for U.S. Organizations
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In light of recent global events, the DHS has issued official guidance regarding potential cyber threats.
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Did you know that 73% of global banking executives believe that cybersecurity risks are the most significant threat to their digital infrastructure in the upcoming year? As cyber threats continue to evolve at an alarming rate, identifying weak spots in your bank’s cybersecurity posture is not just crucial—it’s imperative. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated by […]
