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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 […]
Tag Archives: Banking
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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 […]
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May
May
Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. No more free security patches. No more bug fixes. No more technical assistance. If your bank is still running Windows 10 today, every vulnerability discovered after that date is permanently unpatched, with no fix coming. And more banks than you might think are still […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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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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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 […]
