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

Treasury proposes crypto tax reporting requirements

May 21, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department proposed tax reporting requirements on cryptocurrencies in a new report on the administration’s American Families Plan.

ICBA, The Venture Center Kick off Thought Leadership Series

May 12, 2021 | Press Release
ICBA and The Venture Center today announced a series of curriculum-driven events as part of its expanded ICBA ThinkTECH initiative. The ICBA ThinkTECH Innovation Series focuses on emerging technologies that have the potential to positively impact the community banking industry.

ICBA continues support for ‘true lender’ rule

May 7, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups told Congress they oppose legislative efforts to repeal the OCC’s “true lender” rule. The OCC rule, which ICBA supported in a comment letter last year, creates a standard to determine when a bank is the “true lender” when partnering with a third party.

VPN compromise illustrates growing malware trend

Apr 22, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity firm FireEye said it is tracking 12 malware families associated with the exploitation of Pulse Secure VPN devices.

ICBA: Climate risk study should preserve housing stability

Apr 20, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks should take steps to better understand and mitigate climate-related risks in their portfolios without disrupting the housing finance system, ICBA told the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

CISA - Critical Infrastructure Hurricane Response During a Pandemic

Apr 14, 2021 | Sector Calls
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) invites you to participate in a webinar discussion on its role and resources in annual hurricane preparedness.