Elisabeth Esposito, VP Professional Services, will be attending this year's InfoSec World conference on October 12th-14th, 2026. We look forward to networking and engaging with cybersecurity professionals, and are excited to share information security trends and best practices with our clients. Visit https://www.infosecworldusa.com/ for more information.
"DON'T MAKE IT EASY FOR THEM" - Make like difficult for cybercriminals! Small actions make a big difference. We recommend starting with four easy steps anyone can take to boost their online safety: Visit https://www.staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month for resources.
There are numerous reasons why financial institutions should conduct independent security assessments and audits of its IT infrastructure. We have provided the top five reasons your institution should implement an annual IT audit plan: Comply with regulatory requirements – Financial institutions are required to perform IT security testing to ensure specific information security requirements are […]
Financial institutions are required to implement Information Security and Cybersecurity Programs that include controls and safeguards to mitigate threats such as network intrusion and compromise, unauthorized access to systems and data, and data breach. Once cyber risk controls have been implemented, many institutions make the mistake of not assessing and testing whether the controls are […]
BTG will be exhibiting at the Hawaii Credit Union League's Annual Convention held April 23rd-25th at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. We look forward to engaging with our Hawaii clients and collaborating with industry partners!
Cyber attacks are ever-evolving, and financial institutions must have a multi-layered approach to combat these threats. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Federal and State Banking Agencies recommend all financial institutions revisit Cybersecurity Programs and ensure safeguards are in place to identify […]
Evaluating a credit union’s Vendor Management Program continues to be a priority during audits and examinations to ensure best practices are in place to monitor third party risk. However, many financial institutions today fall short in implementing a comprehensive compliance program to manage third parties beyond the vendor onboarding process. Vendor risk assessments and due […]
Websites are an important service tool for financial institutions- providing details specific to products and services, current promotions for interest rates and lending programs, and online access for customers to manage their accounts. Maintaining a robust website is a competitive marketing advantage; however, there are industry regulations and best practices that can present challenges with […]
NCUA released a letter to credit unions detailing its supervisory priorities for its 2024 examination program (24-CU-01). NCUA will continue to conduct exams both onsite and offsite. The Small Credit Union Exam Program continues to remain in place for most federal credit unions with assets under $50 million; while the risk-focused exam procedures will be […]
Last year we saw a continuing upward trajectory for cyber-attacks and incidents, many of which target victims are still trying to learn and recover from. With the persistence of cyber threats, growing concerns, and increased regulatory scrutiny, BTG recommends credit unions put plans in action to address the following cybersecurity priorities. AI and Deepfakes Using […]
