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.
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.
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.
Driving Trust and Efficiency: The Untapped Potential of Private Party Auto Loans for Credit Unions
In the face of high lending fraud rates, Brad Parker urges credit unions to take advantage of the opportunities that lie in private party lending through solutions that offer enhanced cybersecurity and a better member experience.
Sub-Optimal Fraud Prevention Hurts Member Experience and Hastens Member Churn
Frank Moreno explains how a credit union’s lack of modern fraud prevention technology can spurn away younger generations and lead them into the arms of a new financial institution.
Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Objectives for Credit Unions
When considering cybersecurity needs, Steve Soukup encourages credit unions to build a robust plan that takes into account all possibilities and involves every team in the organization, not just IT.
The Hidden Horrors of a Visually Attractive Website
When it comes to website design, aesthetics tend to be top-of-mind for credit unions. However, Tony Muka cautions against prioritizing a website’s appearance over what lies beneath: the code, functionality, and security.
Malvertising is the Spooky Threat NCUA Wants You to Know About
NCUA’s recently published letter to credit union boards highlighted “malvertising”, a cyber security threat that credit unions should be aware of. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo explains what it is and what you can do to mitigate the risk.
NCUA Board Holds Open Meeting, Receives Briefings on Cybersecurity and New Charters
The National Credit Union Administration held its seventh open meeting of 2024 on October 24, during which they received briefs on cybersecurity and new federal charters established. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the meeting and what the board learned from the briefings.
