The Importance of Product Maintenance
Too often, credit unions roll out a product only to forget about it and any potential updates or improvements the product might need. Kristian Daniel emphasizes the importance of continuous product maintenance and the possible ramifications of failing to do so.
Tips and Tricks to Automating Data in Excel
Excel can be an extremely helpful, yet often confusing, tool. However, when it comes to data automation, learning Excel’s secrets can save you both time and resources. Tabitha Pierce shares a few tips to help you get the most out of your data and Excel.
Cybersecurity, Certification, and the Credit Union
Leaving your credit union’s cybersecurity up to vendors and programs won’t help you be as prepared as you should be when it comes to potential risks. Patrick Schumaker shares his experience in getting cybersecurity certified and why your credit union employees should be too.
The Risks and Rewards of Biometric Data
While biometric data can reduce the risk of fraud, credit unions and other financial institutions need to take steps to reduce risk and ensure the protection of said data, says Patrick Sickels.
The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication and How It Protects Your Credit Union
Cybercriminals are always working on their attack methods and finding ways to compromise identities and accounts. Multi-factor authentication, Brian Henderson explains, is a critical tool in protecting your credit union, your employees, and in turn, your members.
Why Cloud Email Could Compromise Your Credit Union
Despite all the benefits that come with hosting email on a cloud environment, there are also a number of risks. Dave Wordhouse covers some of the ways cloud email might put a credit union at risk, and how you can tighten your email controls to better secure your credit union.
Tighten Up Your Debit Card Security Before It’s Too Late
To wrap up cybersecurity month, Megan Thiemonge-Ramos shares some of the more common ways debit card fraud occurs and what measures your credit union can take to stay one step ahead.
Remote Notary: the Progress, the Red Tape, and the Result
After years of back and forth on remote notarization, John Beauchamp details the progress that was made, the forced steps back, the red tape, and where the law ultimately landed.
If You Give a Computer a Cookie
Cookie disclaimers seem to be everywhere these days. But what exactly is a cookie, and should you reject or accept it? Tony Muka shares the cookie basics and when your credit union website might need its own disclaimer.
October is Cybersecurity Month—Are You Prepared?
To kick off Cybersecurity Month, Emily Claus shares a few simple ways credit unions can use this opportunity to tighten their cybersecurity measures and educate members.
