NCUA Releases Updated ACET Application
On September 16, 2025, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced an update to their Automated Cybersecurity Examination Toolbox (ACET). Here’s an overview of what’s new.
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Difference Between Risk Assessments and Cybersecurity Control Self-Assessments
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Learn the complementary, but distinct differences between a risk assessment and a cybersecurity assessment, and how they both contribute to understanding an organization’s security posture.
Are Credit Unions Ready for the NCUA Succession Planning Rule?
Succession planning is essential for credit unions to ensure smooth leadership transitions and maintain operational stability. With the recent NCUA Succession Planning Rule, all federally insured credit unions must have a formal succession plan. But how prepared are credit unions to meet this new requirement?
During a recent webinar about the new Succession Planning Rule, 70 credit unions participated in poll questions assessing credit unions' readiness and resulting in some key insights.
An Overview of the New Credit Union Succession Planning Rule
Learn about the NCUA's new final rule on the topic of Succession Planning. Get a quick overview on how to respond to this rule within your credit union.
Updated Ransomware Self-Assessment Tool (R-SAT 2.0)
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On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, regulators published an updated version of the Ransomware Self-Assessment Tool (R-SAT). In this blog, we’ll discuss what the R-SAT is, what got updated, and what you need to do about it.
A Complete History of the FFIEC CAT
The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive timeline of the FFIEC CAT and how its implementation has changed over the years.
Reportable Cyber Incidents: An Overview of the NCUA’s New Notification Rule
This article looks at the NCUA's Cyber Incident Notification Rule, including the final rule's development, key details, and required actions for credit unions.
5 Things Credit Unions Need to Know about the Information Security Examination (ISE)
So, what exactly are these new Information Security Examination (ISE) procedures? How are they different from prior NCUA information security examination materials? Here are five things credit unions need to know about the ISE.
Credit Unions: What to Expect in Your 2023 NCUA IT Exam
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This article will tell you what you can expect in your 2023 exam and take you through a bit of the history of each acronym.
Top Phishing Awareness Security Software Features to Consider Before You Buy
In this article, we will look at the top features to consider when evaluating a phishing security awareness software.
6 Tips for Writing an Effective Information Security Policy
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In this article, we will discuss why your policies are important and give you six tips to make sure they live up to their fullest potential.