Category Archives: Security

Can Enhanced Due Diligence Help Your Bank Avoid Cybersecurity Risks?

two employees discussing cybersecurity for community banks

Just as you have to complete due diligence before you buy a home, due diligence for banking vendors can make or break a partnership. Not completing enhanced due diligence (EDD) is like buying a house sight unseen and without doing an inspection! You never know what you might find. It only takes one cyberattack to […]

Don’t Let Banking Fraud Stress You Out: Common Types of Banking Scams and How to Defend Against Them

woman looking at bank card and laptop after experiencing bank fraud

It feels like we live in a world of constant digital threats—one day you’ll read about a multi-million dollar loss from a global bank and hear the next about the billions of personal records that were leaked. As an employee or decision-maker at a bank, you may feel overwhelmed by the trust your customers have […]

Cloud Storage and Backup Security: What Helps Keep Banks Safe in the Cloud

employees discussing cloud usage on laptop

Customers trust banks with everything a hacker needs to steal an identity: birthdates, Social Security numbers, account numbers, and more. It’s no wonder then that banks must provide advanced security to protect this data. This includes cloud storage security and backup systems. In 2023 alone, the cost of cybercrime will reach $8 trillion. Since banks […]

Common Online Banking Scams and How to Keep Your Account Safe From Them

banking scams targeting out of office emails

In today’s digital age and especially coming into the holiday season, it is more important than ever to be aware of the different types of online scams that are out there. Unfortunately, scammers are getting smarter and more sophisticated every day, so it’s important to be vigilant in order to protect yourself and your finances […]

Fix these business security flaws now

As businesses have become more reliant on technology, they’ve also become a prime target of cybercriminals. If you want to protect your organization from cyberattacks, make sure your cybersecurity system doesn’t have the following flaws. Open wireless networks With just one main internet line and a couple of wireless routers, an entire office can get […]

How to prevent data loss in Microsoft 365

Did you know that Microsoft 365 does NOT guarantee against data loss? In fact, their Services Agreement recommends backing up with a third-party app. Section 6b says, “you may not be able to retrieve your content or data that you’ve stored.” Fortunately, there are several things you can do to keep your data safe. Backup […]