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

House committee Republicans issue CBDC principles

Nov 16, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
House Financial Services Committee Republicans released principles to guide Congress in evaluating potential proposals for a U.S. central bank digital currency.

Treasury targets ransomware operators

Nov 9, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department announced a new round of coordinated actions as part of the federal government’s response to ransomware.

ICBA releases new innovation podcast

Nov 8, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released the second podcast in its new Communities of Innovation series on community bank innovation stories and experiences.

ICBA-backed updates included in cyber reporting bill

Nov 8, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Lawmakers reached an agreement on bipartisan cyber incident reporting legislation that includes ICBA-advocated updates to avoid excessive burdens on community banks.

ICBA to Congress: Extend data security standards to nonbanks

Nov 4, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA called on Congress to extend Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act data security standards to retailers, technology companies, and other parties that process or store consumer financial data.

Hsu: OCC has concluded fintech charter review

Nov 4, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC has concluded its review of bank charter applications and crypto-related interpretative letters and will be communicating its findings in the coming weeks, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said.