Blog Posts

Conditional Access Policies (CAPs) are essential for safeguarding your financial institution’s data and ensuring that only authorized users gain access to critical systems. Yet, misconfigurations in these policies can create significant vulnerabilities. In a recent webinar, Top 3 Most Common Misconfigurations for CAPs, Safe Systems’ M365-certified administrators delved into common mistakes and demonstrated firsthand how […]

With the rise in cyber threats and the increasing complexity of regulatory requirements, Information Security Officers (ISOs) face unprecedented challenges. This blog focuses on the importance of governance and effective communication as a key strategy for enhancing operational resiliency. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) first brought to the forefront the importance of establishing the role of […]

We are excited to announce the relaunch of ComplianceGuru.com. For over a decade, Safe Systems’ Compliance Guru site has been a trusted resource for community banks and credit unions providing essential insights on regulatory trends and compliance best practices. We’ve reimagined it to be more interactive, allowing you to ask questions directly to our FFIEC […]

Disaster recovery (DR) planning is fundamental to maintaining operational resilience within financial institutions. It ensures that essential functions can be restored rapidly following a disruptive event, minimizing operational interruptions and financial losses. DR Testing helps organizations understand how well their Disaster Recovery plan would work if an actual disaster were to occur. Here are some […]

Community banks and credit unions must stay prepared to handle unforeseen disruptions. A comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) solution is essential to ensuring financial institutions maintain operational continuity, meet regulatory requirements, and safeguard customer data. Cloud technology has emerged as a key player in modern disaster recovery strategies, providing cost-effective, secure, and scalable solutions. Benefits of […]

The importance of disaster preparation cannot be overstated for financial institutions. These institutions must be ready for the unexpected, whether it’s a natural disaster, pandemic, or cyber-attack. If your financial institution’s systems went down, how quickly could you restore operations? Ensuring swift and efficient recovery depends on having solid Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster […]