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

Regulators recommend bank-like rules for stablecoins

Nov 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The President’s Working Group on Financial Markets issued a long-awaited report spotlighting regulatory gaps in overseeing stablecoins and recommending legislation to implement a federal regulatory framework.

ICBA testifying tomorrow on cyber, data security

Nov 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is scheduled to testify tomorrow on cyber and data security issues before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions.

CFTC head makes push to be primary crypto regulator

Oct 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The acting head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission urged Congress to consider granting his agency the authority to be the primary federal regulator for digital assets.

CFPB launches inquiry into Big Tech payments platforms

Oct 22, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a series of orders to collect information on the business practices of large U.S. tech companies that operate payments systems.

ICBA seeks updates to cyber reporting bill

Oct 20, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA advocated updates to bipartisan legislation that would create a cyber incident reporting regime to avoid excessive burdens on community banks.

ICBA: Guidance on third parties a key step

Oct 19, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA told regulators it supports their efforts to consolidate guidance on third-party risk management while providing recommendations on the proposed interagency guidance.