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IT Managed Services and Innovations in Banking

What if we told you that your IT foundation could be the secret to driving a service and performance revolution at your bank? It’s not as fanciful as it…

IT Audit or Assessment for Financial Institutions

Most community banks and credit unions must do frequent overviews of their systems— especially if they have an upcoming regulatory review, are updating their cyber risk insurance, or are starting…

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Six Reasons Banks, Credit Unions Need Managed IT

Running the IT operation at a community bank or credit union is high stakes on a normal day. Add in expansion projects, annual regulatory reviews, or a cybersecurity hack, and…

5 Ways Microsoft 365 Transforms Community Banks

Microsoft 365 (M365) continues to transform community banks. According to Deloitte Insights, businesses worldwide are migrating to the cloud for several reasons: Security and data protection Data modernization Cost and…

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Three Reasons Community Banks Need a vCISO Now

Engaging with a vCISO now gives community banks an instant, versatile, and scalable resource to optimize trust as the banking industry weathers two storms: a rash of high-profile financial institution…

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7 Settings to Improve M365 Cybersecurity

Seven surprisingly simple M365 settings will improve cybersecurity at your community bank or credit union. Integris’ Financial Institution Division (FID) has spent decades conducting IT operating assessments for financial institutions,…

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Integris Creates Separate Division Servicing Community Banks, Financial Institutions Following Merger with CalTech

Integris launched a new division specializing in servicing financial institutions following the company’s merger with CalTech in early 2023. The Integris Financial Institution Division (Integris FID) will provide focused IT expertise for community banks, credit unions and other financial institutions who require teams dedicated to meeting increasing demands and protecting their systems.

New Shields UP Guidelines Impact Financial Institutions

With new security threats are coming to American banks through cyber criminals and state-sponsored hacking. To combat this, the US Government’s Shields UP program encourages financial institutions to follow a careful cybersecurity maturity model. Here’s how to stay updated.

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Rising Data Breach Risk for Financial Institutions

A recent report from IBM and the Ponemon Institute proves that, once again, the cost of data breaches for banks is on the rise. In fact, the report showed banking…

Essential Cybersecurity Tactics for Financial Institutions

The International Monetary Fund published a survey revealing most financial institutions don’t feel ready to meet their cybersecurity challenges. What can you do about it? Here’s the top tools that can keep community banks and credit unions safe.

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