Assess Your Cybersecurity Routinely to Improve Resilience
Cybersecurity can be a large and overwhelming topic, and with so many different areas to jump into, knowing where to start can be a difficult task. Thankfully, cybersecurity expert Andrew Hinson has some great tips for approaching cybersecurity from a higher level.
The Daily Care and Feeding of Today’s Data Center Part One
Business Continuity and Information Security expert Jim Lawrence shares knowledge from the FFIEC IT Examination Handbook on how to tackle operations in the data center.
The Rise of Multi-Factor Authentication and its Role in Cyber Liability Insurance
As cyber liability insurance carriers recover from losses after increased ransomware attacks, the demand for multi-factor authentication has not only risen, but organizations may now be denied insurance if they lack appropriate security measures, says Patrick Sickels.
Launch Credit Union Announces Formation of VyFi, LLC to Provide Credit Union Compliance Services
Launch Credit Union in conjunction with Launch CUSO Holdings, LLC is pleased and excited to announce the formation of VyFi, LLC (VyFi), a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) which specializes in helping Credit Unions audit and identify their cyber threats and meet their information security compliance and assessment mandates.
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.
CUNA Calls on Government for Regulatory Standards Regarding Digital Assets
CUNA has called on the Treasury Department to create a national standard on digital assets, as they claim a lack of regulatory oversight has allowed FinTechs to gain an unfair market share that runs rampant with illicit activities. Emily Claus reports.
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.
