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The Regulatory Outlook for 2025 and What That Means for Banking IT
With a new administration coming in, 2025 promises to be a year of change. But will it significantly impact banking regulation and your bank’s cybersecurity? No one has a crystal ball, of course, but recent global outlooks for the banking industry seem to point to two conclusions: Banking regulation will likely loosen overall as our…
2025 Predictions: Where the Smart Money Will Be Spent in Bank Cybersecurity
Banks are spending more on their IT in 2025, especially on bank cybersecurity. How do we know? We asked. In our latest Integris special report, Understanding US Banks Annual IT Spend in 2025, we surveyed over 1,000 bank executives in US banks with $3 million to $20 billion in assets. All of them told us…
Navigating the 2024 CMMC Rules: Essential Updates for IT Managers
If you’re a business owner with a Department of Defense contract—or you’ve been considering bidding for a DoD contract—there’s big news on the horizon. On October 15th, 2024, the DoD published a new set of rules for the CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) program it uses to govern cybersecurity and data handling for its vendors.…
The Role of Cybersecurity in IT Support for Law Firms
When it comes to hiring IT support for law firms, too many practices are stopping short of making the cybersecurity investments they need. In fact, according to the American Bar Association Tech Report, nearly half of all firms are missing one or more of the key cybersecurity tools they need to stay safe. This is…
Updating Your Bank’s Security Training for the Age of AI
How much could AI-driven models like Copilot for M365, Google Gemini, or Apple Intelligence improve the productivity at your bank? The jury is still out on that one, but initial experiments place the overall AI-driven productivity gains for the US economy at between 8 and 36 percent, according to a recent release from the Federal…
AI Readiness for Banks: Preparing Your Cybersecurity for the Advances to Come
Community banks and credit unions have a time-honored reputation for being cautious about new technologies. Rightly so. The security risks from developing tech can be enormous for financial institutions. Perhaps that’s why I get such shocked reactions from our banking clients when I advise them to jump into new generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot…
Third Party Vendor Risk Management: A Guide for Law Firms
You’ve bought the cybersecurity tools your MSP recommended to manage your cybersecurity. You use a permission-based platform to transfer client files back and forth. Your firm should be covered for data breaches, especially third-party vendor risk, right? Tell that to global law firm Kirkland & Ellis. The firm is facing a proposed class action lawsuit…
Will Outsourcing My IT Support Save My Law Firm Money?
Looking to save money on IT support for your law firm? Taking your IT operations to a managed service provider (MSP) might be the quickest, most effective solution. According to a 2023 report by CompTIA, businesses that use IT MSPs report an average of 25-30% cost savings compared to managing IT in-house. For a law…
AI for Banks: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Financial Institutions, Take Note. AI Will Soon Transform Your Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Customer Service Recent statistics leave little doubt that AI has significant upside potential for community banks. Recent numbers from Accenture Consulting show that 68 percent of community banks are exploring or implementing AI solutions to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. The same…
The FFIEC Audit: What to Expect, How to Prepare
The FFIEC audit can go smoothly if you’ve set the right protocols in place, all year long. Here’s how your IT department can prepare.