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When it comes to the world’s most stringent security environments, banks consistently rank at the top. IT hardware management is a crucial aspect of secure banking operations. For banking professionals and IT managers, there’s an unrelenting pressure to maintain 24/7 access, top-tier performance, and ironclad security. But with so many moving parts, it can be […]
Author Archives: Darla Liebl
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Mar
Mar
In a world teeming with digital threats, the banking sector isn’t just a target; it’s the bullseye. Every advanced cyber maneuver calls for an equally precise and proactive defense. After all, the stakes are high—your customers’ financial security and trust are on the line. That’s why the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) developed its […]
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Mar
Mar
Every year, Cloudtango honors the most successful managed service providers (MSPs) in the United States. In this tenth edition, MSP Select continues to highlight technical excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction provided by the industry across the United States, in what has become a reliable reference due to its independent, unbiased approach, as well as in-depth analysis. For 2024, technical […]
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Feb
Feb
Microsoft has recently made a couple of announcements … and we are not amused. First, they started enforcing a multi-factor authentication (MFA) requirement to access Microsoft 365, with just a few days warning to consumers. We wholeheartedly support the use of MFA but are disappointed in how Microsoft rolled out this change. Secondly, as announced […]
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Feb
Feb
Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) is more than a set of guidelines—it’s a framework for trust. And a SOC 2 audit is not just a regulatory hoop to jump through for your IT provider; it’s a testament to a company’s commitment to safeguarding your sensitive information against breaches that have become all too common. […]
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Feb
Feb
It’s a busy Monday morning at your bank. Customers are lining up, transactions are coming in, and suddenly, the computer system crashes. The culprit? Outdated technology that could no longer handle the demands of modern banking operations. Technology is evolving at a breakneck speed. As banking professionals, we’ve all felt the powerful tidal wave of […]
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Jan
Jan
Services always come down to this fundamental question: generalist or specialist? Could you get the IT help that you need for your bank with any provider out there? A bank is a highly regulated and complex organization, with unique legal, financial, and customer demands. Its IT systems are no exception. In fact, bank IT systems […]
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Jan
Jan
Do you know how many of your employees would report it if they accidentally clicked a phishing link? Studies have found that 43% of employees don’t report incidents because they’re scared of the consequences, 36% assumed they didn’t need to report, and 32% of respondents simply forgot. How confident are you that your bank’s employees […]
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Dec
Dec
The banking industry, revered for safeguarding critical financial data, has faced a barrage of cyber threats recently. These incidents, while alarming, help decision-makers like you identify emerging threats and stop them in their tracks. Let’s delve into the key takeaways from these events and explore actionable insights that banks can adopt to bolster their defenses. […]
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Dec
Dec
Tens of billions of emails are sent every single day. Not all of them have that document you’ve been waiting weeks to receive. In fact, an estimated 3.4 billion emails are sent by cybercriminals every day. But how often are they being opened? Phishing attacks have an open rate between 17% and 53%, depending on […]
