Risk Management Constructing a Cybersecurity Culture at Your Credit Union I’ve been at Vizo Financial for almost 11 years now, and I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know many of our members throughout my tenure here. I’ve helped our members with security issues, spoken at different events and even presented at a few webinars that the
Risk Management You Better Watch out Because These 8 Cyber Scams are Coming to Town You better watch out. Be careful when you buy. Better check your accounts. I’m telling you why…cyber scams are coming to town! According to McAfee, a well-known cybersecurity company, most Americans intend to do their holiday shopping online this year, which makes sense because online shopping is convenient
Risk Management Credential Theft: A Cybercriminal's Treasure Trove Long before Johnny Depp stole our hearts as the quirky and selfish, yet still loveable Captain Jack Sparrow, there were real pirates. It’s true, he probably was the “worst pirate we’ve ever heard of” because he actually had a conscience – something the real ones did not…and still
Risk Management When Social Engineering Meets Sherlock Holmes ‘Tis the season of social engineering…or is it? Truth be told, social engineering perpetrated by bad actors never takes a holiday, which means there is no one season where it’s more prevalent than another. Social engineering and its puppet masters adapt to us and our changes in the
Risk Management A Patch a Day Keeps the Vulnerabilities Away The old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” speaks volumes about the importance of preventative measures that protect your health. In the risk world, apples won’t do much, but there is something that will…patch management. Patches are essentially playing the same role as an apple
Risk Management The Internet of Things or the Internet of Risk? That Depends… Look around you. At quick glance, you might see a smart thermostat, smart phone, video doorbell or fitness tracker. These things tie you directly, whether knowingly or unknowingly, to the Internet of Things (IoT). But you’re not alone – Cisco estimates there will be an astounding 500 billion devices connected
Risk Management Cracking the Password Code…So Hackers Can’t Crack Yours Remember the sound of Charlie Brown’s teacher’s voice from Peanuts? If you concentrate hard enough, you can hear that “wah wah wah” all over again. Is that the same thing you hear when people start talking about passwords as well? It’s been drilled into our heads and
