Celebrating Connections on International Credit Union Day
International Credit Union Day celebrates its 77th anniversary with the theme: Cooperation for a Prosperous World, reminding our movement that no matter where in the world we are or how we connect with our members, we are all working toward the same goal of creating a better, more prosperous world for all.
Cybersecurity Month Refresher: Passwords
As part of Cybersecurity Month, David Damstra discusses all things password security, including how to make the best password and how to learn if your accounts have already been compromised.
Government Shut Down Impacts CDFI Fund
Three weeks into the government shutdown, President Trump has announced a permanent reduction in force, aimed at credit union supported institutions such as the CDFI, Emily Claus reports.
Time to Declutter with Data and Document Hygiene
An often overlooked aspect of information and data security is a strict data and document hygiene routine. Holly Roberts covers the importance of regularly digitizing files as well as creating and following a document retention schedule.
Why AI Is No Longer Optional for Credit Unions
To use AI or not to use AI, that is the question credit unions are asking themselves. But with the genie out of the bottle, credit unions need to look at adopting the technology sooner rather than later, says Saeid Kian, but in a responsible and intentional way.
Hauptman and NCUA Moving Away from “Regulation-by-Enforcement”
CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the statement issued by National Credit Union Administration Chairman Kyle Hauptman clarifying the agency’s stance on “regulation-by-enforcement” and what credit unions should expect of the federal regulator.
NCUA Turns to Exit Stage Right in Examinations
Chip Filson reacts to the NCUA’s change in examination rules and the potential fallout that may arise as a result of less oversight and supervision from the organization may have on the movement.
The Cybersecurity BLT: Board Literacy Training
Today’s menu features Jim Lawrence’s special: the Cybersecurity BLT. This new twist on a classic sandwich adds a much-needed ingredient to your traditional cybersecurity measures: the participation and cybersecurity literacy of your credit union board.
Celebrating Cybersecurity Month This October
Another October means another opportunity to celebrate Cybersecurity Month! Emily Claus covers the history and purpose of the event, as well as what key topics credit unions should be focusing on this year.
Reputational Risk Officially Removed from NCUA Exams
In response to the Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans Executive Order, the NCUA has confirmed that as of September 25th, reputational risk will no longer be considered in examinations, Emily Claus reports.
