CYBER & DATA SECURITY

Mitigation

Prevention and risk mitigation are key components in every aspect of bank operations - the same holds true in the protection of customer data.


Vulnerabilities & Mitigation

Cybersecurity and data security vulnerabilities come in many forms. Use these resources to know what you are dealing with and how to stay one step ahead.

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Alerts

Cybersecurity and Technology News

CFPB Penalty Against VyStar Credit Union Exemplifies Consumer Impact of Tax-Exempt Industry’s Lagging Regulatory Oversight

Oct 31, 2024 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took action against VyStar Credit Union for harming consumers through its botched rollout of a new online banking system.

Independent Banker: Faster payments don’t have to lead to faster fraud

Oct 25, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Addressing real-time payments fraud requires a combination of techniques—there's no silver bullet—according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.

ICBA shares tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Oct 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, ICBA released tips to help consumers protect their sensitive financial information and minimize the risk of cyber threats.

ICBA Shares Consumer Tips to Protect Financial Data During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Oct 1, 2024 | Press Release
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) offers tips to help consumers protect their sensitive financial information and minimize the risk of cyber threats.

CISA warns of Iran-based ransomware attacks

Aug 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI and the Department of Defense issued a joint advisory that warns of cyber actors known as Pioneer Kitten, UNC757, Parisite, Rubidium, and Lemon Sandstorm are targeting and exploiting U.S. and foreign organizations across multiple sectors.

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerates Banking Innovation During AP7 Showcase

Jul 25, 2024 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) hosted its ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase, the culmination of the latest Accelerator program (AP7) yesterday. For the first time, the Showcase was held at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado for its student body of nearly 500 bankers and streamed online for a virtual audience.