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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 […]
Tag Archives: security
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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
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
The notification just landed in your inbox: the examiners are coming. For many community bank IT officers, this moment triggers a scramble to update policies, gather logs, and double-check vendor contracts. But there is one document that often gets overlooked until the last minute—your network diagram. More specifically, your data flow diagram. It’s easy to […]
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Feb
Feb
Think about your own attic or garage for a moment. Over the years, you accumulate boxes. Some contain holiday decorations you use once a year, others hold tax returns from a decade ago, and a few might even contain family heirlooms. If you don’t know what’s in those boxes or where they are, you can’t […]
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Feb
Feb
Criminals aren’t just after customer data anymore. Increasingly, they’re back to targeting the machines themselves. ATM jackpotting—a cyber-physical attack that forces an ATM to dispense all its cash—is on the rise, and community banks are squarely in the crosshairs. While many banks are familiar with digital fraud or card skimming, jackpotting represents a more sophisticated […]
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Aug
Aug
Cyber threats facing financial institutions have never been more dynamic—or more dangerous. Community banks, in particular, must balance growing digital operations with increasingly sophisticated threat actors. Managing that risk starts with understanding it. Cybersecurity risk management is not just about reacting to attacks. It’s about identifying the most likely and impactful threats before they materialize, […]
(Tech) Security, 2FA, Banking, Cybersecurity, News and General, patching, Security, Tech Tips
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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May
May
Technology has a natural life cycle. What once was “the new and improved” eventually becomes obsolete. But here’s the problem: many businesses continue to rely on end of life systems without realizing the enormous risks they bring to day-to-day operations. While using older systems may seem cost-effective on the surface, the hidden dangers can cost […]
Banking, Case Study
Case Study: Empowering the Territorial Bank of American Samoa with Strategic Financial IT Solutions
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Apr
Apr
Client: Territorial Bank of American Samoa (TBAS)Industry: Public BankingLocation: Pago Pago, American Samoa The Story: Building a Bank from the Ground Up In 2016, the Territorial Bank of American Samoa (TBAS) was established to fill a critical void in the territory’s financial infrastructure. Following the departure of major banking institutions, American Samoa faced a significant […]
