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Is Your Business Cyber Safe?

By Melissa DeDonder | October 20, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Today, 25% of all crime is cyber-related. With the list of IT concerns ever growing and becoming more sophisticated with each day, an unprotected business is a sitting duck. It’s vital that all organizations practice basic cyber ‘hygiene’ and implement and follow best practices – your employees, customers, and business …

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The FDIC was Audited. What Does that Mean for Banks?

By Melissa DeDonder | April 18, 2023
Reading Time: 6 minutes
The FDIC recently underwent an examination performed by The Office of Inspector General (OIG). The objective of the audit was to determine whether the FDIC’s Information Technology Risk Examination (InTREx) program effectively assesses and addresses IT and cyber risks at financial institutions. The audit was performed from April 2021 to …

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How Vulnerable Is Your Business to a Cyber Attack?

By Melissa DeDonder | March 1, 2023
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In light of the recent cyberattack that shut down Dole’s North American production, businesses are reminded once again of the importance of cybersecurity and keeping operations secure. “While we typically only see large operations make the headlines after a cyberattack, it’s really important to understand that hackers will penetrate and …

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How to Secure a Business Network

By Melissa DeDonder | April 7, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes
There are four primary cyber security measures that every business should implement to secure its network. The cycle to follow includes: identification, protection, detection, and response. Identify risk. A company should identify and quantify the level of risk associated with information technology and its IT assets by completing and maintaining …

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Top 3 Cyberattack Tactics on Financial Institutions

Top 3 Cyberattack Tactics on Financial Institutions

By Melissa DeDonder | August 26, 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes
It’s important for financial institutions to prevent, protect, deter, and educate on cyberattacks. First, you must know and address your vulnerabilities: Check and doublecheck for openings.  Implement security and manage system updates.  Educate employees on what to look for and how to react. There are three commonly reported areas for …

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