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The Superpower of Consistency in Cybersecurity

In the ever-evolving world of financial services, where cyber threats are a constant and compliance mandates tighten, the importance of a robust Information Security Program (ISP) cannot be overstated. Often, it's not the lack of sophisticated tools...

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Control Assessments Vs. Risk Assessments

When we first start working with new institutions, it is not unusual for us to see them struggling because they have focused their efforts on...

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Preparing for the Unexpected: Crafting an Effective Incident Response Program

In the rapidly evolving and dynamic business landscape, it is crucial for financial institutions to have and maintain an effective Incident Response...

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The Parallels of Little League Coaching and Managing Cybersecurity Risk in Financial Institutions

In the seemingly disparate worlds of coaching little league baseball and managing cybersecurity risk within financial institutions, striking...

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Don't Forget the Bank Service Company Act

Let’s discuss an old regulation that seems to be picking up new life in recent regulatory examinations, the Bank Service Company Act (BSCA). This Act...

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Artificial Intelligence–How will it be regulated

Institutions are looking at services using Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as loan decisioning, resume review, and process automation. Using these...

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Enhancing Productivity in Information Security: Small Wins, Big Gains

In a previous post, we explored the transition from a reactive to a proactive approach in managing an information security program. Building on that,...

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Is Ransomware Dying?

In December 2023 the US Justice Department announced that they had disrupted operations of ALPHV/Blackcat, a ransomware group that was responsible...

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Regulatory Compliance vs True Security

Today, I’m going to tackle the tightrope walk between regulatory compliance and real-deal security within the financial sector. It’s like juggling...

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