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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Alerts

Cybersecurity and Technology News

New ICBA podcast: why cybersecurity goes beyond IT

Apr 28, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
The latest episode of ICBA’s Communities of Innovation podcast focuses on why cybersecurity is no longer simply an IT issue for community banks.

Banking Associations Raise ‘Significant Concerns’ with Proposed Changes to Fed Master Account Guidelines

Apr 22, 2022 | Press Release
A coalition of banking associations responded today to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve as it seeks to establish guidelines for how institutions applying for a Fed master account will be evaluated.

OCC penalizes converted crypto bank

Apr 22, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC issued a consent order against Anchorage Digital Bank, one of the first crypto firms to receive conditional approval for a national trust charter.

FS-ISAC covers Russian threats, data center cyber risk

Apr 15, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s most recent weekly risk summary report covers the latest threats from the Russia-Ukraine conflict; Octo, a new Android banking trojan; and phishing campaigns targeting financial institutions.

OCC’s Hsu addresses key stablecoin policy considerations

Apr 11, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu identified three key policy issues critical to understanding and shaping the stablecoin system: stability, interoperability, and separability.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Speech on Digital Assets Reflects ICBA Priorities

Apr 7, 2022 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s remarks on digital assets.