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ACH Fraud

FFIEC Draft Guidance: Where's Mobile?

Tracy Kitten  •  February 24, 2011

I am disappointed to see no mention of mobile anywhere in the draft guidelines prepared by the FFIEC.

Application Security

Educating the CEO on Mobile Applications

Upasana Gupta  •  February 23, 2011

Once a CEO understands the value and risks catered through mobile functionality, it is easier to discuss mobile innovations, policy and how the company can then strike a balance to meet customer and employee requirements.

ACH Fraud

First Look: New FFIEC Guidelines

Tracy Kitten  •  February 22, 2011

A preliminary draft of new online authentication guidance from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council puts greater responsibility on the shoulders of financial institutions to enhance security.

Professional Certifications & Continuous Training

Hunters and Toolmakers: Seeking Infosec Wizards

Eric Chabrow  •  February 22, 2011

Tech skills aren't enough; ability to write is key.

Security Awareness Programs & Computer-based Training

Survey: InfoSec Pros Need New Skills

Upasana Gupta  •  February 17, 2011

The information security profession is at a crucial turning point as professionals scramble to develop new skills in the arenas of cloud computing, mobile applications and social media, a new survey shows.

ACH Fraud

Check Fraud: A Growing Problem

Tracy Kitten  •  February 17, 2011

Despite declines in check use, check fraud still ranks among the top three fraud forms banking institutions battle.

Electronic / Mobile Payments Fraud

Visa Incents 'Dynamic Authentication'

Tracy Kitten  •  February 15, 2011

A move toward EMV can help merchants cut their PCI compliance costs, but only if they operate outside the U.S.

Electronic / Mobile Payments Fraud

Growing Card Fraud?

Tracy Kitten  •  February 15, 2011

ACI's new survey finds that 29 percent of consumers across eight major economies have been victims of card fraud in the past five years.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

NASDAQ Breach: You Should be Concerned

Tracy Kitten  •  February 10, 2011

If hackers were trolling around NASDAQ systems and servers for months and we're just now hearing about it, we all should have some serious concerns.

Electronic / Mobile Payments Fraud

PCI Compliance Needs Improvement

Tracy Kitten  •  February 9, 2011

New PCI study says educating employees about payment card security remains a challenge.

Governance & Risk Management

Money Laundering: New Cross-Border Concerns

Tracy Kitten  •  February 9, 2011

Accuity CEO Hugh Jones says globalization has opened new doors for money laundering, and international regulators are taking the issue seriously.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

How to Mitigate Social Media Risks

Upasana Gupta  •  February 8, 2011

What if, while searching the Internet, you come across a Facebook profile of one of your employees, including inappropriate pictures and personal remarks on the supervisor? What does this mean to you as an employer? And what can you do about it?

Electronic / Mobile Payments Fraud

Mobile, P2P and Consumer Demand

Tracy Kitten  •  February 7, 2011

The Cincinnati-based bank's head of alternative delivery channels says the mobile component will rapidly grow in 2011.

CISO Trainings

Should a CISO Have an MBA?

Upasana Gupta  •  February 1, 2011

Is a master's in business administration necessary for chief information security officers to do their jobs more effectively?

ACH Fraud

CUInfoSecurity.com Editor's Choice for Jan. 2011

Tracy Kitten  •  January 28, 2011

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council is expected to issue new security guidance revisiting online banking and strong authentication, and a new report from Aite finds internal fraud at most institutions is underreported.