Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Require Strong Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment

STRONG AuthenticationFederal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC)Risk Management

Summary: The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has issued the attached guidance, "Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment." For banks offering Internet-based financial services, the guidance describes enhanced authentication methods that regulators expect banks to use when authenticating the identity of customers using the on-line products and services. Examiners will review this area to determine a financial institution's progress in complying with this guidance during upcoming examinations. Financial Institutions will be expected to achieve compliance with the guidance no later than year-end 2006.

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