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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How financial institutions can stay safe and secure online

Abrigo

Ideas for educating and promoting cybersecurity in October Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity for banks and credit unions to promote online safety and take steps to reduce cyber risks. First held in 2004 The history of Cybersecurity Awareness Month October is a special month for cybersecurity enthusiasts.

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How Cryptocurrency is Affecting BSA Initiatives

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 While crypto crime fell in 2020, there are many risks financial institutions must be aware of. According to the “ 2021 Crypto Crime Report” published by Chainalysis, 55% of all cybersecurity crime is comprised of just 270 deposit addresses. Financial Cybersecurity. Want more BSA training and articles emailed to you?

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2020 Goals for Credit Unions Based on NCUA Supervisory Priorities

Abrigo

Be proactive in cybersecurity controls and implement best practices. . The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has been working on their share of goal setting, as they have released their 2020 supervisory priorities for credit unions, regulation updates, and the agency’s modernization programs. financial system. Learn More.

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The 25 Best Tech Business Ideas for 2020

Fundera

Cybersecurity or IT consulting. The 25 Best Tech Business Ideas for 2020. Here are some of the top tech business ideas for 2020 and beyond, including some recommendations from tech entrepreneurs themselves. . Cybersecurity or IT Consulting. Portable charging devices. Publishing eBooks. Fitness tech. Online teaching.

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In 2020, Improve Your BSA/AML Program by Focusing on These 4 Areas

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Now is a good time to plan 2020 BSA/AML training and efforts to educate clients and colleagues about BSA and fraud red flags. Sustainability of your institution's BSA program deserves particular focus in 2020. Plan BSA/AML continuing education for 2020. Communicate in 2020 to educate teams and clients.

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Banking Regulators Release April 2020 BSA/AML Examination Manual Updates

Abrigo

The April 2020 updates are just updates, not revisions. The April 2020 updates are just that, updates. Updates made in the April 2020 release. April 2020 release remains consistent with past guidance. Financial Cybersecurity. The online version of the Exam Manual is being updated as of this writing. Learn More.

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GRC Tuesdays: Let me know! Let us go! Take a bow!, a GRC Christmas miracle

SAP Credit Management

I know, maybe an unconventional choice but there are 2 ways of looking at this movie: John McLane is a cross between a black-belt audit ninja warrior and a Cybersecurity analyst: an unstoppable action hero that single-handedly manages any crisis situations the night before Christmas. One of my favourites is… Die Hard 2. 2018 – Oops!