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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 […]
Category Archives: Cybersecurity
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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
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
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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Jun
Jun
In light of recent global events, the DHS has issued official guidance regarding potential cyber threats.
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Jun
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
Did you know that 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, yet only 14% are adequately prepared to defend themselves? For small business owners in St. Louis, juggling tight budgets, limited resources, and daily responsibilities is already challenging enough. Add cybercriminals into the mix, and the stakes of cybersecurity for small businesses get even higher. From […]
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Feb
Feb
When you picture a cybercriminal breaching your network, have you ever imagined it could come through something like a coffee maker or fridge? With 16.6 billion IoT devices connected to the internet at the end of 2023, the likelihood of a cyberattack through an unsuspecting and unsecured device is becoming a reality. Today’s banks are […]
Banking, Cybersecurity
What Community Banks Can Learn from the Biggest Cybersecurity Incidents of 2024
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Dec
Dec
Cyberattacks continue to escalate, and 2024 saw some disruptive breaches. Financial institutions faced increasing risks as threat actors targeted sensitive data and systems. For example, LoanDepot suffered a ransomware attack that halted mortgage payments and cost them nearly $27 million in recovery expenses. Similarly, Dell’s breach potentially exposed the data of 49 million customers. These […]
