May 18 2022
Feature
Unitus Community CU in Portland, Ore., a minority-owned fintech, the Urban League and other area CUs partner on the project.
Editors’ Columns
We must create an industry-wide culture of openness and transparency when it comes to cyberattacks.
Credit unions are like snowflakes and hairlines – no two are exactly alike and after years of significant growth, they're receding.
Focus Report: Ransomware & Cybersecurity
Important cybersecurity considerations for credit unions include prevention, detection and cyber insurance.
As financial institutions continue to shift to online and virtual servicing, their risks continue to heighten.
CUs must foster their spirit of cooperation across all parties involved in cybersecurity, including government, CUSOs and vendors.
Develop a culture of awareness and learning to keep your credit union and members from being victimized in an attack.
Guest Opinion
Protect your operations and member data from those looking to make a quick buck by crippling your network until you pay up.
Community News
Plus, CUs give books to kids, pack meals for Ukrainians, and support a food bank and pancreatic cancer patients.
People
Plus, Austin Telco CU's president/CEO announces his retirement after 40 years of service.
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