Cybercrime encompasses a wide range of illicit activities performed through digital channels, including data breaches, phishing attacks, ransomware, and financial fraud. These threats pose significant risks to community banks, threatening the security of customer data, financial assets, and the trust of the communities they serve.
Topics: cyber resiliency, Security, cybersecurity, Community Banking, Regulatory Compliance, Zero Trust, Employee Training, Cyberattacks
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)—a bipartisan federal agency that champions the interests of American consumers—has added certain businesses to the Safeguards Rule, which was designed by the FTC to protect customer information from being shared inappropriately as required by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act that has been in force since 1999.
Topics: Regulatory Compliance, FTC, Safeguard Rule
Community bank spending on regulatory compliance continues to increase with the ever-growing number of regulations imposed on the financial service sector. This situation creates a significant challenge, requiring you to constantly evaluate and improve your operations — and not just to keep up with regulations, but also to satisfy rapidly changing consumer expectations.
Topics: Compliance, Community Banking, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance