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Your information security program can be more than a document created for compliance. We will help develop a program that provides your institution with clear direction and guidance that meets and exceeds regulatory expectations while addressing real-world risks.

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On April 10th, 2018 the FFIEC published a Joint Statement titled “Cyber Insurance and Its Potential Role in Risk Management Programs.” While this statement does not contain any new regulatory expectations, it does contain some items financial institutions should consider.

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FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessments Tool encourages financial institutions to expand questioning around third party risk management practices and suggests more rigorous oversight. This webinar will explore best practices for Vendor Management, Third Party Risk Management, and Customer Risk Management.

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Join SBS for this round table discussion covering typical cybersecurity incidents and share your ideas on how to handle these events.

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According to FFIEC guidance, the "board of directors sets the tone and direction for an institution's use of IT." What does a Board need to be doing to demonstrate that they value the cybersecurity risk in your Information Security Program and can be a "credible challenge to management"?

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A community bank Board of Directors is typically composed of business leaders often selected for their community knowledge and business development potential. An understanding of cybersecurity is rarely a pre-requisite for a Director, but perhaps it’s time to reconsider their technical knowledge.

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For this Hacker Hour, we asked a selection of past attendees to share the most common issues they struggle with when communicating cybersecurity needs to their Board. Join us to discuss how to boost cybersecurity from its hiding spot in the basement to a consistent topic in the boardroom. 

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Brian Krebs published an article sounding the alarm on security practices of vendor relationships that financial institutions depend on. Strong vendors are the foundation of your reputation and customers will no longer tolerate weak security practices in the wake of so many publicized data breaches.

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Watch this CyberByte video for an overview of how a layered approach to security is key to a successfully managing your Information Security Program.

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For many years, we implemented check-box regulatory items (often based on exam results) and thought to ourselves “why is this necessary?” We are now seeing why and how updated regulation is making a big difference in securing our information. So, what does your ISP need to look like for 2018?

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