June 2007

Issue 32

Forward To A Colleague

Feature

External Penetration Testing — Are You As Secure As You Think You Are?

The white hats versus the black hats

by K. Tyler Leet, Sr. Information Security Consultant, ATTUS Technologies Inc.

A 14-year-old kid sitting bored at home; a criminal looking for a way to make a quick buck; a disgruntled, former employee; and even that cross-town business rival — what do these people have in common? Each is in the wide variety of groups that make up the “hacker” demographic.


 

Editorial Corner

Penetration testing — When hackers attack

Trey Sullivan

Keeping assets safe for our institutions requires ongoing vigilance in many areas. This issue’s feature story focuses on penetration testing and is a must-read for managers and staff. The article explains what penetration testing is, why it’s needed and key targets that hackers attack.

Also in this issue, a reader asks what kind of annual compliance training you provide. What’s your annual plan? Please let us know.

Last month, a reader wondered which Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) violations were most prevalent and how they could be avoided. Your responses indicate your willingness to share information, as well as a depth of knowledge in this area.

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What's Your Best Advice?

Last Issue's Dilemma:

What do you consider to be your financial institution’s most common BSA violations, and how do you avoid them?

I’ve got a new hat. I’m now the compliance officer for our institution and am seeking advice regarding how to best handle these duties along with my “regular” job. I know there are “common” Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) violations that many financial institutions commit. I’d like to start with the most common. What violations in your institution cause you the most grief?

— Rich W., Compliance Officer

Read the best advice from readers.


 

This Issue's Dilemma:

What’s the best way to hold annual compliance training?

For all our branches, we’ve got a good employee education program online to help train new employees as well as remind ourselves how important regulatory compliance is. When it comes to ongoing education, what do other small to midsize financial institutions do in the way of annual training on all compliance regulations? Is the online training attractive, and how have the regulators commented on the use of this type of annual training?

— Robin H., Compliance Officer

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Fraud and AML Monitoring: Stay ahead of the bad guys

When Money Service Clients Are Risks

Check-cashing clients targets for money laundering

by Lee Conrad - US Banker
 

AML Solutions — One Size Does Not Fit All

Technology is helping while risks increase

by Maria Bruno-Britz - Bank Systems & Technology
 

Change Management: Survive and thrive

Changing Landscapes in Risk Management

Securing financial assets from the inside-out

by Dennis Hoffman and Ken Tyminski - Wall Street & Technology
 

Keep Customers with Improved Employee Performance

Customer service keeps customers loyal

by Bill Hoffman and Teresa Tschida - bai.org
 

Government Regulations: Keep up with your changing environment

The NCUA is Patrolling Credit Unions for BSA Violations

Maintain vigilant compliance with the BSA and OFAC

by Sue Burt, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services - Compliance Headquarters
 

Ongoing Compliance Education Is Essential

Staying on top of regulations requires a commitment to education

by Becky Bergman - Bank Director Magazine
 

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