Rivial’s Cybersecurity blog

The Savvy CISO

Cybersecurity management insights, tips, and trends for security leaders, CISOs, vCISOs, and MSSPs who want to work smarter, not harder.

Exceeding NCUA and FDIC Examiner Expectations

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Exceeding NCUA & FDIC Examiner Expectations

In this blog, we’ll explore strategies to help banks and credit unions meet and exceed examiner expectations. Given the rigorous standards of the financial industry, standing out requires a proactive and comprehensive approach to security and...

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10 Best Vulnerability Management Software in 2024

Safeguarding sensitive data against cyber threats is paramount. IT and cybersecurity professionals, especially those working in critical sectors like...

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Preparing for NCUA and FDIC AI Requirements

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Preparing for NCUA and FDIC AI Requirements

We've noticed a rising trend among our clients, examiners are bringing up the topic of AI, inquiring whether AI is incorporated into their systems,...

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UPDATES TO FDIC'S InTREx

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UPDATES TO FDIC'S InTREx

In an effort to tackle emerging cybersecurity threats, the FDIC recently updated their Information Technology Risk Examination (InTREx) procedures,...

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defend against ransomware attacks

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Incident Response Playbook: Ransomware

Considered one of the most detrimental threats to businesses, government entities, and individuals, ransomware attacks have escalated significantly...

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BEC Attacks

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Incident Response Playbook: Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Flying under the radar for years, BEC attacks have been slowly climbing the ranks as one of the most popular tactics amongst cybercriminals to...

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NIST CSF 2.0 - breakdown for Credit Unions

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NIST CSF 2.0: Breakdown and Key Updates for Financial Institutions

Originally launched in 2014 and updated in 2018. NIST CSF 2.0 (released in February 2024) builds on ten years of cybersecurity progress. It expands...

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Unlocking Budget With Quantitative Risk Assessments

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Unlocking Budget With Quantitative Risk Assessments

Year after year, the responsibilities of security leaders seem to grow. They must develop and implement security policies, train their organization...

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ASSESSING CYBER INSURANCE FOR BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS

Cyber insurance can't fully shield your organization from cybercrime, but it can help keep your business operations going if there's a major security...

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