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What Is Application Control?

Application control, or what some people call application safe listing, is a relatively new security method that we can put in place for many organizations that allows us a more discreet level of control at the device level. So, what is application control? It’s really a way for us to keep individuals or users on … Continue reading "What Is Application Control?"
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An Employee Clicked on a Malicious Link. What Do We Do?

A lot of times, an engagement with ImageQuest starts on a bad note. What I mean by that is that we get the call that it’s crisis management, the flag’s gone up, and the call might go something like this: Caller: “Oh my gosh! One of my employees clicked on a malicious link, and they … Continue reading "An Employee Clicked on a Malicious Link. What Do We Do?"
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Stay Competitive with the Latest in AI for Banking and Financial Services

Navigating the rapidly evolving pace of AI and FinTech can be daunting for boards and executives of small community banks. The pressure to stay ahead in a field that continuously reshapes itself often leaves one feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the future of their financial institution. However, smaller financial institutions can survive and thrive in … Continue reading "Stay Competitive with the Latest in AI for Banking and Financial Services"
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What Is Vulnerability Management?

Many organizations rely on a vulnerability scan, or they might even be regulated or audited in such a way that they’re asked to do regular vulnerability scans. Their regular scan might be quarterly, annually, or—if you’re really ambitious—they might be monthly. But none of that is really vulnerability management. So, What Is Vulnerability Management? Vulnerability … Continue reading "What Is Vulnerability Management?"
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The Vital Importance of Your Board’s Grasp of Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Are you struggling to convey a need for a cybersecurity initiative to your board? Do your directors express concerns that they don’t grasp all this cyber hoopla? If you’re like many banks and institutions, the answers to these questions are a yes, and you may face problems in your next examination over cyber risk management. … Continue reading "The Vital Importance of Your Board’s Grasp of Cybersecurity Infrastructure"
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Could My Organization Move to the Cloud?

“Can an organization move to the cloud?” is a question that gets asked a lot. The simple answer is probably? Maybe? I don’t know? But the honest answer is we have to do some investigation to find out. The Cloud allows businesses to access a larger, more talented pool of potential employees through remote work. … Continue reading "Could My Organization Move to the Cloud?"
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Why ImageQuest Is a Great IT Partner for Community Banks

ImageQuest is a fantastic IT partner to work with your community bank because we understand your business. We have bankers on our team. We have former CFOs and COOs of community banks who are a part of our team. We understand what your technology is, how you operate, your labor pool, and how you think—and … Continue reading "Why ImageQuest Is a Great IT Partner for Community Banks"
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7 Ways to Tell if You Have the Right IT Partner

By Jay Mallory, Executive Vice President, ImageQuest Have you ever dreamed of – but not experienced – a business relationship in which a vendor helps your organization take the right steps to grow? You may be seeking a partner relationship with an entity that is really a supplier. A supplier sells you a product or … Continue reading "7 Ways to Tell if You Have the Right IT Partner"
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Is Using VPN Dead?

A lot of people ask me, “Is VPN still a viable technology? Or is using VPN dead?” And I will tell you that VPNs are not dead, but the way you probably use VPNs is probably obsolete. VPN has been replaced with a lot of new technologies, one of which is what we call Zero … Continue reading "Is Using VPN Dead?"
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5 Risk Management Points Examiners Want to See in 2024

Community banks, often at the heart of local economies, are at a crucial juncture. Their approach to risk management, particularly in cybersecurity and operational resilience, could determine their future success or vulnerability. Whether your regulator is the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Department of Financial … Continue reading "5 Risk Management Points Examiners Want to See in 2024"
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Why End User Security Training Is So Important

Whether you are a non-profit, insurance company, healthcare organization, or other type of company, you know that cybersecurity is of utmost importance. And while you may have firewalls, network monitoring, and multi-factor authentication in place, are you protecting yourself from your weakest links—your employees? The largest threat surface in almost every organization today is people. … Continue reading "Why End User Security Training Is So Important"
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Why You Need a Password Management Program

Password management is what I would call table stakes or the cost of doing business. Five years ago, I would have stood here and told you that password managers are pretty important, and you should really think about getting one. But in 2024 and beyond, I’m telling you that you must have a password manager. … Continue reading "Why You Need a Password Management Program"
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