The FFIEC Authentication Guidance update has been in circulation since mid-2011. But as banking examiners begin testing for conformance, we find:
Only 11% of surveyed institutions have come into conformance since the guidance was issued;
Nearly 30% don't fully understand the guidance;
88% do not believe the...
Unmistakably, the release of the FFIEC supplement was the result of an increasingly hostile online banking environment created by the introduction of advanced malware. To effectively comply with FFIEC guidelines, financial organizations need to select a solution that is able to provide real-time threat intelligence...
In the PATCO Construction fraud case, attorney David Navetta says the court failed to address two key concerns: reasonable security and good faith. What's next in PATCO's ongoing legal battle?
From smart phones to tablets, laptops to USB devices, consumer technologies are ubiquitous in the workplace - and so is the 'bring-your-own-device' (BYOD) practice of allowing employees to conduct work on their own personal electronics.
But how do these consumer technologies change organizations' approaches to...
This research study, conducted by Guardian Analytics, was designed to evaluate how financial institutions have responded to the FFIEC guidance supplement issued in June 2011. The results, reflecting the input from more than 300 financial institution executives, show that banks and credit unions have initially...
It's been more than 10 years since enactment of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). But the fundamental security tenets of GLBA are just as relevant today - especially as banking institutions look to conform to the recently released FFIEC supplement, "Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment."
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As bank examiners begin applying the updated FFIEC Authentication Guidance, many financial institutions will find that their current security practices do not stand up against the strengthened requirements. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to begin shoring up your authentication controls before your next bank...
As part of the updated FFIEC Authentication Guidance, U.S. banking regulators mandate that financial institutions conduct periodic risk assessments of their electronic banking services.
But in the face of evolving threats, a growing online customer base and emerging mobile technology, what is the most effective...
Bank of America's Keith Gordon says securing the mobile channel is much like securing any other banking channel: Controlling risks requires layers of security and controls. But educating customers plays a key security function, too.
Within the FFIEC Authentication Guidance, one provision - strong authentication - stands out as an opportunity to make security conveniently visible to customers. Join two banking security thought-leaders and a solution provider for insights on:
How to satisfy a crucial FFIEC mandate within the overall layered...
Since the summer of 2009, financial institutions and their corporate customers have been defrauded by increased incidents of account takeover. These incidents have pitted banks and customers against one another in court, and they were a key impetus behind the release of the new FFIEC Authentication Guidance. So, how...
To meet their risk management, compliance, and business objectives, financial services institutions must have a clear understanding of the critical security threats that exist today - and the most effective strategies for addressing them.
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Main threats confronting financial...
Layered security is one of the core tenets of the new FFIEC Authentication Guidance - and it's perhaps the most effective strategy for detecting and preventing banking fraud schemes. But what are some of today's most mature approaches to layered security, and how are banking institutions employing them to detect and...
Today, financial institutions offering internet-based and mobile-banking services face increasing pressure to provide enhanced consumer protection against phishing, sophisticated malware and other fraudulent activities. The FFIEC's guidance for financial institutions took a strong stance in support of the deployment...
The rising trend of smartphone usage across the financial services industry is causing concern amongst IT departments struggling to manage policy, security and support. Such challenges can be trumped using effective mobile device management software. Good for Enterprise(TM) allows businesses to access and protect data...
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