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Melissa DeDonder

The FDIC was Audited. What Does that Mean for Banks?

By Melissa DeDonder | April 18, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes

The FDIC recently underwent an examination performed by The Office of Inspector General (OIG). The objective of the audit was to determine whether the FDIC’s Information Technology Risk Examination (InTREx) program effectively assesses and addresses IT and cyber risks at financial institutions. The audit was performed from April 2021 to …

How Vulnerable Is Your Business to a Cyber Attack?

By Melissa DeDonder | March 1, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes

In light of the recent cyberattack that shut down Dole’s North American production, businesses are reminded once again of the importance of cybersecurity and keeping operations secure. “While we typically only see large operations make the headlines after a cyberattack, it’s really important to understand that hackers will penetrate and …

How to Secure a Business Network

By Melissa DeDonder | April 7, 2022

Reading Time: 3 minutes

There are four primary cyber security measures that every business should implement to secure its network. The cycle to follow includes: identification, protection, detection, and response. Identify risk. A company should identify and quantify the level of risk associated with information technology and its IT assets by completing and maintaining …

Top 3 Cyberattack Tactics on Financial Institutions

By Melissa DeDonder | August 26, 2021