Institutions of all sizes struggle with staffing resources - having enough hands available to tend to information security matters. At America First Credit Union in Riverdale, Utah, Lane Gittins, the Systems Security Manager, has learned to overcome this challenge by working in a consultative style - directing a...
There's a lot to think about beyond the security cameras, guards and locks. That's why we made physical security one of our earliest priorities this year, and why you should give it equal consideration.
Following is a recap of the physical security stories we've presented so far this year.
It's a project that really represents about a year's worth of work and organization on our part, and on yours too. We started months ago. Information Security Media Group just started to visualize this project, the issues that we wanted to talk about - knowing the regulatory issues that were coming down, things that...
Vendor management and pandemic preparation are huge topics for financial institutions and regulators alike. On January 29, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) spotlighted these issues in a webinar, "Key Examination Issues for 2008." Following the session, we spoke to NCUA Board Member Gigi Hyland about the...
There are many people trying to scam you for your money, both on and off the Internet. Here are a few of the more common scams, what's at risk, and how to avoid them.
Say you're in a library, a school or an airport, using a public computer to catch up on email or the news. Here are some simple steps to follow to protect yourself from potential predators.
1) Shop Smartly - When conducting commerce online, make sure you shop at:
Large, well-established online stores i.e. Amazon.com, Yahoo! Shopping and newEgg.com.
Online versions of large retail chains like Staples.com, Walmart.com and BestBuy.com
Sites using PayPal, BidPay, and other names you recognize for...
Institutions of all sizes struggle with staffing resources - having enough hands available to tend to information security matters. At America First Credit Union in Riverdale, Utah, Lane Gittins, the Systems Security Manager, has learned to overcome this challenge by working in a consultative style - directing a...
Physical Security -- it's often described as the "forgotten side of security" at some financial institutions, and yet it is a key element of an overall protection strategy.
And because the physical aspect plays a role in so many facets of security, from preventing bank robberies to foiling inside threats, risk...
What are the most overlooked areas for physical security?
Ken Stasiak, president of Secure State, an Ohio-based information security firm that performs penetration testing, says physical security as a whole is overlooked.
"A handful of our clients say they don't need to test it because they know that their...
Interview with Fraud Expert Mike Mulholand
Check fraud has long been a concern for banks, and in today's age of electronic banking one of the greatest threats is Automated Clearing House (ACH) fraud - batch-processed transactions between banks. In this interview, fraud expert Mike Mulholand, Director of Fraud...
The word of the year so far is "pandemic."
In light of all the recent attention being paid to pandemic preparation, we caught up with George Hender, chair of the Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council (FSSCC), which last fall teamed up with the US Department of the Treasury and the Financial Banking...
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has just issued an interagency statement on pandemic planning for financial institutions. This guidance lays out the actions and framework that institutions should address in their business continuity plans to minimize the potential impact of a pandemic...
Background checks are increasingly conducted by financial institutions for all levels of employees. What are some of the tips to use and traps to avoid when screening job candidates? Editorial Director Tom Field recently spoke with Les Rosen, President and CEO of Employment Screening Resources, a specialist in...
Based on this exclusive survey of security leaders at U.S. financial institutions, this report reveals surprising insights on the latest trends, threats and priorities, including:
Vendor Management - Too much trust, too little testing;
Security Awareness - Employees and customers are being short-changed;
Incident...
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