On page five of the 2011 FFIEC Authentication Guidance Supplement, the Agencies state that an institution's layered security should include the ability to detect anomalies and effectively respond to suspicious or anomalous activity. Anomaly detection is a proven approach to defending against the array of threats...
The long overdue update to the FFIEC Guidance on Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment is now officially in effect, setting a new standard for online banking security. Since its previous update in 2005, the online banking threat landscape has changed dramatically, creating a significant gap between the...
Ian Harper of Pentagon Federal Credit Union says financial institutions should continually review their risk management processes, a recommendation reinforced by the new FFIEC Authentication Guidance.
Cyber crime against financial institutions has evolved dramatically since 2005. This evolution is what inspired the FFIEC Authentication Guidance update. But how will cyber threats evolve in the years ahead and what can banking institutions do today to protect themselves tomorrow?
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Looking at the international stock market crash and the impact it's likely to have on future investments in fraud detection and prevention, how much can banks and credit unions reasonably afford, when economic stability is shaky and the financial future uncertain?
As attacks targeting online banking (e-banking) applications grow more sophisticated and more frequent, financial institutions need to strengthen their defenses. In response to these changing demands, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) released revised security guidelines for secure banking...
In January 2012, FFIEC examiners will be formally assessing financial institutions' adherence to the new FFIEC "Supplement to Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment" guidelines. Is your organization ready? The following check list outlines some of the fundamental requirements of the new FFIEC Authentication...
The rising trend of smartphone usage across the financial services industry is causing concern amongst IT departments struggling to manage policy, security and support. Such challenges can be trumped using effective mobile device management software. Good for Enterprise(TM) allows businesses to access and protect data...
The updated FFIEC Guidance on Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment, released in June, set a new standard for online banking security. The guidance calls for a layered security approach and stronger more effective authentication techniques, including replacing challenge questions based on shared secrets...
The FFIEC Authentication Guidance update is out, and third-party service providers need to begin reviewing their internal systems and communicating with their financial institution customers, says Wells Fargo Bank's Phil Alexander.
Banking institutions have a lot to do in order to prepare for the Jan. 2012 deadline to conform with the new FFIEC authentication guidance, and former banking regulator William Henley has one, simple piece of advice: start now.
Despite previously announced plans to appeal last month's ruling in the ACH fraud lawsuit filed by Experi-Metal Inc., Comerica Bank now says it has resolved to pay the $560,000 in damages and close the case.
Corporate account takeover events are reigniting the debate between banks and their former commercial customers, about everything from fraud liability and the "good faith" standard to commercially reasonable security.
With the issuance of the final FFIEC Authentication Guidance, institutions need to start moving forward on conformance, and taking a risk-focused approach is the first step, says Matthew Speare, SVP of IT for M&T Bank Corp.
The fight against cyberattacks is a top priority for financial institutions, and industry insiders are optimistic about President Obama's plan to thwart cyberattacks that lead to corporate account takeover and other forms of fraud.
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