Your cybersecurity nightmare has happened and your data is in the hands of criminals. Now what? You want to fix the problem as soon as you can, avoid expensive downtime, and protect your customers’ private data. How you respond to a data incident is critical. Your response time, communication practices, and remediation strategy will have […]
Category Archives: Banking
Silicon Valley Bank appears to have failed for a simple reason – mismatching of maturities of assets and liabilities . . . a basic bank management principle. Deposits were short-term and invested assets were long-term. When depositors wanted to withdraw their cash, the bank was faced with liquidating long-term investments (e.g., bonds, which were trading […]
As a bank or financial institution, you hold the key to the most private information of your trusting clients and customers. That’s a tall order! They all hope that your digital security is at Fort Knox level, but we both know that having good cybersecurity is easier said than done. On March 17th, 2022, the […]
In the past, banks have been relatively slow to take proactive cybersecurity measures against rising cyber threats. But as more and more attacks occur, cybersecurity in banking is improving as financial organizations realize the importance of protecting their customers’ data. In 2019, Capital One, one of the largest credit card issuers in the United States, […]
Since the advent of mobile banking, bank transactions can now be conducted anywhere with an internet connection at any time. This has made banking more convenient for customers as they no longer have to go to a physical bank branch to complete transactions. Despite the advantages provided by banking apps, however, there are dangers that […]
Although technology has made processes easier and more efficient for businesses, it also faces constant threats and potential disruptions. Over 60% of surveyed respondents reported that their company experienced continuity issues over the last few years. Natural disasters can damage hardware and network connectivity, while cyber attacks lead to data breaches and compromised information, both […]
Community banks have been using technology in order to stay current and keep up with the competition. As time goes on, technology continues to advance, and banks attempt to find new ways to serve their customers more conveniently and differentiate themselves from other financial institutions. Outsourced IT support has become an important part of how […]
In the world of Cybersecurity and IT, one thing is for sure: there is no lack of tech jargon. Every day it seems like that there are new ones coming out, and the latest ones seem to be about a “Hybrid IT” model. Although the concept for this has been around for quite some time, it gained much more attention because of the Remote Workforce now becoming a permanent reality in the American economy.
In the world of Cybersecurity and IT, one thing is for sure: there is no lack of tech jargon. Every day it seems like that there are new ones coming out, and the latest ones seem to be about a “Hybrid IT” model. Although the concept for this has been around for quite some time, it gained much more attention because of the Remote Workforce now becoming a permanent reality in the American economy.
In the world of Cybersecurity and IT, one thing is for sure: there is no lack of tech jargon. Every day it seems like that there are new ones coming out, and the latest ones seem to be about a “Hybrid IT” model. Although the concept for this has been around for quite some time, it gained much more attention because of the Remote Workforce now becoming a permanent reality in the American economy.