Shadow IT while always problematic for IT Departments has recently resurfaced as a real and present threat and risk to an organization and in particular, has become a focal area during FDIC examinations.     So, what does Shadow IT mean? Shadow IT (a.k.a., “unauthorized technology,” “unauthorized assets,” “unauthorized devices,” etc.) has created quite a name…

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WFA Cybersecurity

Shifting operations to a work from home (WFH) model introduces new cybersecurity considerations to your company/organization. Use this checklist to get ahead—and stay ahead—of new risks. Instigate a cybersecurity health checkup during and after the shift to WFH. Review all cybersecurity controls to identify gaps, prioritize, and remediate accordingly. Update your Technology & Data Use…

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IT Risks should always be taken seriously, there has been a significant amount of information and attention around this topic the last several years.   IT Risks have become pervasive and have crossed the boundaries between various industries. The sudden onslaught of IT Risks has become a problem for not only IT people in the organization…

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While security breaches represent a clear and present danger for any business model, it is especially true for financial institutions – particularly those that are small to mid-sized and don’t necessarily have room for a building of IT experts in the operating budget. Building out formal best practices and following them to the letter can…

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Protect your customers and your reputation Your financial institution deals with sensitive material, and you must ensure that your customers’ information and your assets are protected. You need to have an experienced IT compliance and cybersecurity company to assist and create a custom solution for your institution. IP services literally wrote the book on implementing best practices for managing IT…

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