CYBER & DATA SECURITY

Mitigation

Prevention and risk mitigation are key components in every aspect of bank operations - the same holds true in the protection of customer data.


Vulnerabilities & Mitigation

Cybersecurity and data security vulnerabilities come in many forms. Use these resources to know what you are dealing with and how to stay one step ahead.

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Cybersecurity and Technology News

How ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator refines tech solutions

Jul 8, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA's latest blog post shares how this year's ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program helped three fintech participants refine their solutions to address community bank pain points and opportunities.

Treasury’s Liang raises prospect of nonbank stablecoin model

Jul 8, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
Treasury Under Secretary for Domestic Finance Nellie Liang this week explored the appropriate regulatory structure to address stablecoin risks.

SEC, CFTC leaders propose joint crypto roundtables

May 31, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission officials called on their agencies to hold joint roundtables to consider regulations governing digital assets.

House hearing this week on central bank digital currency

May 24, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
After ICBA last week expressed opposition to the establishment of a U.S. central bank digital currency, a House hearing this week will focus on CBDC benefits and risks.

ICBA opposes U.S. central bank digital currency

May 23, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed opposition to the establishment of a U.S. central bank digital currency. In a comment letter to the Federal Reserve, ICBA said a U.S. CBDC would introduce significant privacy and cybersecurity risks into the nation’s monetary system and disrupt U.S. banking stability.

Financial Trades Support Modified SEC Cyber Incident Disclosure Proposal to Aid Law Enforcement and Support Remediation Efforts

May 10, 2022 | Press Release
ICBA, American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, and Mid-Size Bank Coalition of America commented late yesterday on a SEC proposal that would implement new requirements for financial institutions to disclose material cyber incidents, as well as cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance.