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Category Archives: Cyber Security

How do we create a Cybersecurity Program?

Does the thought of creating a Cybersecurity Program for your bank seem overwhelming? Are you having trouble building a viable, documented program? A Cybersecurity Program should be part of your bank’s Risk Management efforts – as well as a critical element of your board’s fiduciary responsibilities.  A Cybersecurity Program should: Be Right-Sized for your Bank. … Continue reading "How do we create a Cybersecurity Program?"
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Benefits Of A Mechanical Keyboard

If you walk into an office and it’s relatively silent, despite an army of individuals typing away, you’ve probably stepped into a room full of membrane keyboards. While these are certainly cheaper to make and distribute, most IT people, including our cybersecurity service team, prefer the audio and tactile sensation of using an old-fashioned mechanical … Continue reading "Benefits Of A Mechanical Keyboard"
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Hiring a vCISO – is it right for your bank?

Is your team stretched too far in meeting regulatory IT requirements? Are you concerned about your bank’s IT security posture? Are you having trouble assessing the security measures used by your vendors? Then you may need the services of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO.) This C-level executive typically drives policies and projects tied to … Continue reading "Hiring a vCISO – is it right for your bank?"
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ImageQuest’s Shutt and Ramsay attend KnowBe4 conference

ImageQuest’s Sammi Jo Shutt and Tracy Ramsay increased their expertise in security training, ongoing phishing tests, and other security training strategies by attending the annual KnowBe4 security education conference. Sammi Jo, ImageQuest’s Lead Information Security Advisor, and Tracy, who is also an Information Advisor, attended training sessions on security awareness, security culture, global cyberwar incidents, … Continue reading "ImageQuest’s Shutt and Ramsay attend KnowBe4 conference"
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U.S. creates Cyber Safety Review Board

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has established a new review board to study cybersecurity called the Cyber Safety Review Board or CSRB. The new review board is “loosely modeled on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which investigates air crashes, train derailments, and other transportation accidents,” Tech Crunch reported. The new review board “will … Continue reading "U.S. creates Cyber Safety Review Board"
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Meet a Cybercriminal accused of hacking Kaseya

Polish authorities arrested 22-year-old Ukranian Yaroslav Vasinskyi on Oct. 8 in connection with attacks on software provider Kaseya and others. In an indictment a month later, the U.S. Department of Justice accused Vasinskyi of unleashing Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware on Kaseya and other victims. Vasinkyi and a co-defendant, 28-year-old Russian Yevgeniy Polyanin, “deployed some of the internet’s … Continue reading "Meet a Cybercriminal accused of hacking Kaseya"
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Mac Users: Install latest software updates ASAP

Less than a week after pushing out a major update, Apple sent out another software update – and Mac users should install it right away. The new updates fix bugs in the new iOS software – including one that could allow criminals to take over your device.  Security experts recommend you install these patches as … Continue reading "Mac Users: Install latest software updates ASAP"
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Our IT New Year’s resolutions: Worry less about ransomware, phishing

Here’s a New Year’s resolution for you: Worry less about ransomware. Ha! you say, impossible! Well, not if you take certain steps. And if your internal IT team is stretched thin (hello, log4j) some steps might have been missed. We have a checklist to help you achieve this New Year’s resolution – and for another … Continue reading "Our IT New Year’s resolutions: Worry less about ransomware, phishing"
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The Rise Of Cyber Liability Insurance

If you don’t work within the IT or cybersecurity service industries, cyber liability insurance may be something completely new to you. However, with the rise of remote work and advancing capabilities of hackers across the globe, businesses today would be remiss not to prioritize cybersecurity insurance when planning their yearly budget. So, what exactly is … Continue reading "The Rise Of Cyber Liability Insurance"
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CISA recommends establishing secure Web browsing

Have you heard of the term “malvertising”? As the “mal” in the name suggests, it’s another problem to be wary of online. The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) defines it as “the use of malicious or hijacked website advertisements to spread malware. … It bypasses built-in browser protections against pop-ups and forced redirects … Continue reading "CISA recommends establishing secure Web browsing"
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Cybersecurity Service Updates: Beef Up Your Microsoft 365 Email Security with Mimecast

Microsoft Office 365 is arguably the industry standard when it comes to enterprise-level essential business software. However, we feel that it does not provide adequate cybersecurity measures to protect critical data. Organizations should augment it with best-in-class solutions that efficiently manage email disaster recovery and data security while simplifying retention and compliance. This is where … Continue reading "Cybersecurity Service Updates: Beef Up Your Microsoft 365 Email Security with Mimecast"
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