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Savannah Richardson Published Date: Dec 11, 2023 Security and Compliance, Incident Management

What Financial Institutions Need to Know: FTC Safeguards Rule Breach Notification

On November 13, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register updating the Standards for Safeguarding…

Alyssa Pugh

Savannah Richardson Published Date: Oct 31, 2023 Vendor Management, Risk Assessments, Business Continuity Planning, Policy Management, Credit Unions, Security and Compliance, Incident Management, Financial Institutions, Phishing, Banks

Updated Ransomware Self-Assessment Tool (R-SAT 2.0)

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the state bank regulators (CSBS), Bankers' Electronic Crimes Task Force, and United States Secret Service published an…

Alyssa Pugh Published Date: Oct 02, 2023 Audit Management

How to Respond to an Audit or Exam Finding

While findings may be a normal part of an audit or examination, that doesn't make them any less daunting to navigate. Sometimes findings catch us…

Alyssa Pugh Published Date: Sep 18, 2023 Policy Management

What Not to Write: 5 Common Policy Writing Mistakes

In the early 2000's, there was a reality TV show on TLC called "What Not to Wear." The show's premise involved giving poorly dressed individuals a…

Alyssa Pugh Published Date: Sep 05, 2023 Vendor Management

The Vendor Manager’s Guide to Subcontractor Risk Management

Update: The federal banking agencies published proposed third-party risk management guidance. Learn more in our blog: New Proposed Third-Party Risk…

Elizabeth Weathers Published Date: Aug 15, 2023 Phishing

12 Simulated Phishing Templates to Cover Your Calendar Year

If you are responsible for conducting a monthly simulated phishing test, sometimes choosing a great phishing template every month can be…

Alyssa Pugh Published Date: Jul 20, 2023 Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, Credit Unions

A Complete History of the FFIEC CAT

The FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) has a rich history. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive timeline of the FFIEC CAT…

Savannah Richardson Published Date: Jul 13, 2023 Risk Assessments

Top Risk Assessment Software Features to Consider Before You Buy

As part of an information security program, an organization should perform IT risk assessments that provide reliable data about the threats the…

Alyssa Pugh Published Date: Jul 10, 2023 Incident Management, Financial Institutions

The OCC’s Cybersecurity Supervision Work Program (CSW) [October 2026 Update]

On September 21, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published Bulletin 2026-48, updating its Cybersecurity Supervision Work…

Samantha Torrez-Hidalgo Published Date: Jun 29, 2023 Policy Management

Top Policies Software Features to Consider Before You Buy

Managing information security policies is an ongoing task – it doesn't stop once the policy has been written and approved by the board. Storing…

Alyssa Pugh Published Date: Jun 15, 2023 Policy Management, Credit Unions, Incident Management

Reportable Cyber Incidents: An Overview of the NCUA’s New Notification Rule

Note: This article was updated on January 13, 2025. See the update log at the bottom of the article.

Alyssa Pugh Published Date: Jun 08, 2023 Vendor Management, Risk Assessments, Banks

New Third-Party Risk Management Guidance: What Community Banks Need to Know

On June 6, 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve (FRB), and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)…

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