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How Vulnerable Is Your Business to a Cyber Attack?

By Melissa DeDonder | March 1, 2023
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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 …

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5 Ways Banks Can Fight Cybercriminals

5 Ways Banks Can Fight Cybercriminals

By K·Coe Editorial | October 6, 2021
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October is cybersecurity month – which is akin to the ‘time change’ reminder to check your smoke detector batteries – only this reminds us that it’s time for businesses (and home offices) to assess their systems, data, public information, and procedures and ensure protection from the brutal national cybercrime statistics.  …

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Top 3 Cyberattack Tactics on Financial Institutions

Top 3 Cyberattack Tactics on Financial Institutions

By Melissa DeDonder | August 26, 2021
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It’s important for financial institutions to prevent, protect, deter, and educate on cyberattacks.  First, you must know and address your vulnerabilities:  Check and doublecheck for openings.  Implement security and manage system updates.  Educate employees on what to look for and how to react.  There are three commonly reported areas for …

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Did you Know?: Your Bank’s Cyber Vulnerabilities may be Public Knowledge

By Sandy Sporleder | July 19, 2021
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Did you know there might be information about your bank’s cyber vulnerability on the internet? Or that it’s common for a hacker to have access to a system months before an exploit? Or that ‘one password’ compromised is what brought down the entire Colonial pipeline recently? K·Coe’s cybersecurity consultants explain …

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Transportation and Shipping Issues Brought to Light for U.S. Ag Producers

Transportation and Shipping Issues Brought to Light for U.S. Ag Producers

By K·Coe Editorial | April 23, 2021
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Earlier this week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) held a meeting with representatives of U.S. agricultural products (livestock, grains, specialty crop, and dairy industries) and leadership from the United States Department of Transportation (DoT) to discuss concerns over transportation and shipping issues. According to the Secretary of Agriculture …

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Iowa Producers

2020: A Year of Crisis and Hope

By K·Coe Editorial | August 17, 2020
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I look out my window in Eastern Iowa and see uprooted oak trees that once stood as guardians of our neighborhood. A displaced street light pole threatens my dining room window, and my backyard has an extra trampoline – blown over from the neighbor’s yard 200 feet away. I can …

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