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Cyber Security RESOURCES

Thought leadership and customer testimonials are some of the many ways we build a community of trust. These cyber security resources highlight our recent research and success stories.

Cyber security risk management solutions from DefenseStorm.
Redefining Cybersecurity Part 1: Cybersecurity and Risk Management

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Redefining Cybersecurity Part 1: Cybersecurity and Risk Management

In this 5 part series, Redefining Cybersecurity, we will walk your FI through the process of evaluating your current state of cybersecurity and risk management so you can employ more efficient solutions to stay threat ready and compliant.

Malware – Anatsa Banking Trojan for Android

Threat Alerts

Malware – Anatsa Banking Trojan for Android

Since March of 2023 a new mobile malware has been pushing the Android banking trojan “Anatsa” to online banking customers located in the United States, United Kingdom, Austria, Switzerland and Germany. It has since become one of the most prolific banking malware, targeting over 400 financial institutions across the world.

DefenseStorm Security Intel Bulletin

eBooks & Reports

DefenseStorm Security Intel Bulletin

DefenseStorm’s Security Intel Bulletin keeps you up-to-date with the latest and most important cyber risk news for financial institutions. Our experts work hard to find vital industry news published by the most reputable sources, so you can stay informed and threat ready.

Cyber Risk Management Buyers Guide

eBooks & Reports

Cyber Risk Management Buyers Guide

Gain Understanding, Alignment & Action Across Your Financial Institution. The Cyber Risk Management Buyer’s Guide and Workbook provide you with vital information so your FI can take charge of discussions with vendors and effectively secure the best solution to stay threat ready and maintain compliance while optimizing your budget. Plus, when you download the Buyer’s Guide, you get immediate access to the corresponding Buyer’s Guide Workbook, which allows you to compare technologies and services from various vendors.
GRID Active Fraud Prevention

Datasheets

GRID Active Fraud Prevention

Account Holder Fraud Prevention provides a proactive approach to stop fraud before funds ever leave your financial institution with active threat detection that correlates information from your network, online banking platform, core, and the dark web providing real-time alerts and intervention.

Threat Surveillance

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Threat Surveillance

DefenseStorm GRID Active Threat Surveillance gathers and analyzes data from all types of sources, technology, tools, systems to determine if you need to be concerned about happenings in your environment.

Cyber Risk Management Solution

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Cyber Risk Management Solution

With cybercrime rapidly evolving, financial institutions must be prepared to address emerging threats as they materialize. Learn about how this proactive approach can improve your level of cyber risk posture and how DefenseStorm’s products and services help you achieve cyber risk readiness.

Vulnerability – Fortinet Releases Security Updates for FortiOS and FortiProxy

Threat Alerts

Vulnerability – Fortinet Releases Security Updates for FortiOS and FortiProxy

On June 12, 2023, a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability was discovered in Fortinet’s popular FortiGate firewalls, posing a significant security risk for organizations relying on these devices for network protection. The vulnerability, identified as a critical flaw, could potentially allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on affected FortiGate firewalls.

Barracuda Email Security Gateway Application (ESG) Vulnerability- CVE-2023-2868

Threat Alerts

Barracuda Email Security Gateway Application (ESG) Vulnerability- CVE-2023-2868

Defensestorm is aware of the recent disclosure of the Barracuda Email Security Gateway Application (ESG) Vulnerability and has been actively monitoring for potential Indications of Compromise. 

Endpoint Attacks Tips and Best Practices

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Endpoint Attacks Tips and Best Practices

By following a well-established response plan for Endpoint Attacks, organizations can help ensure the confidentiality and integrity of their systems and data.

Future of AI and Cybersecurity: The Power of Partnership

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Future of AI and Cybersecurity: The Power of Partnership

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology enriches various aspects of our lives, a critical question remains regarding whether its capabilities and implications will drive cybersecurity toward success or serve as a catalyst for its downfall.

Incident Monitoring Enhancement: From a Limited to Comprehensive View

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Incident Monitoring Enhancement: From a Limited to Comprehensive View

GRID Active Threat Surveillance now includes an Incident Similarity feature which leverages machine learning to enhance incident monitoring and management.

Governance Program

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Governance Program

GRID Active is the only built for banking cyber risk management solution that integrates an institution’s compliance program into that platform.

 

 

Risk Assessment

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Risk Assessment

DefenseStorm offers the only built for banking cyber risk management  solution with integrated custom risk assessments.

First Bank Elk River

Case Studies

First Bank Elk River

First Bank Elk River made the switch to DefenseStorm because their previous cybersecurity provider failed to deliver reliable and streamlined reporting capabilities.

Community West Case Study

Case Studies

Community West Case Study

Community West CU was preparing for an examination that would elevate them to the next peer group. Faced with the challenges of having only two personnel managing their security, numerous disjointed systems, and impending reporting obligations, they recognized the need for a more efficient cybersecurity solution.

NuMark Case Study

Case Studies

NuMark Case Study

Before they met DefenseStorm, the credit union was operating with an in-house system network administrator and realized they were drastically under-resourced to host the kind of system required to manage their level of cyber risk.

From Cybersecurity to Cyber Risk Management: Put Your Risk Assessments to Work Webinar

Webinars & Videos

From Cybersecurity to Cyber Risk Management: Put Your Risk Assessments to Work Webinar

DefenseStorm’s Senior Consultant for Risk and Governance, Jessica Caballero, discusses how changing your perspective on cyber can translate into more effective practices to protect your financial institution.

More Benefit, Less Burden from Your Risk Assessment Process Webinar

Webinars & Videos

More Benefit, Less Burden from Your Risk Assessment Process Webinar

Listen to DefenseStorm’s Senior Consultant for Risk and Governance, Jessica Caballero, explain how the risk assessment is a beneficial exercise that can support and improve your financial institution’s cyber readiness and compliance efforts.

Data Retention – GRID Active Self Service Restores

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Data Retention – GRID Active Self Service Restores

Navigating the complex world of data retention and financial regulations just got easier with DefenseStorm’s latest innovation.

GRID Active Risk Assessment Quantitative Scoring Model

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GRID Active Risk Assessment Quantitative Scoring Model

DefenseStorm offers a proactive approach to risk assessment so financial institutions can stop cyberthreats before they become destructive cyberattacks, allowing them to better protect their account holder and communities.

Vulnerability Management

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Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability scanning assesses your system by discovering the security weaknesses in a network an adversary may be able to exploit due to missing patches, uninstalled software updates, open ports, running services and misconfigurations.

2023 Annual Threat Report

eBooks & Reports

2023 Annual Threat Report

DefenseStorm experts share key insights about what makes your financial institutions vulnerable in the new year. Read more in the DefenseStorm 2023 Annual Threat report.

BMTX Case Study

Case Studies

BMTX Case Study

BMTX and DefenseStorm partner to stop cyber fraud in its tracks. DefenseStorm’s CyberFraud product, powered by GRID, provided real results to thwart attacks on BMTX before they happened.

Four New Regulatory Frameworks in GRID Active Governance Program

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Four New Regulatory Frameworks in GRID Active Governance Program

Within our DefenseStorm Governance Program, our clients can systematically collect evidence from across the platform to document adherence to regulatory frameworks and self-assessments.

Taking the Pain Out of Cyber Risk Assessments

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Taking the Pain Out of Cyber Risk Assessments

Cyber risk assessments can be painful, and if you’ve ever been involved with one, you know just how painful it can be. Learn how you can reframe how you think about risk assessments and consider some fresh new approaches.

Live Oak Bank Case Study

Case Studies

Live Oak Bank Case Study

With a new line of business on the horizon – checking accounts with debit cards – Live Oak Bank determined it was time to get ahead of fraud and turned to DefenseStorm to implement our “built for banking” CyberFraud solution.

Data Security Whitepaper

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Data Security Whitepaper

Data security is central to every organization’s security posture. Data sent to DefenseStorm is secure in transit, at rest, and between services internal to our cloud infrastructure.

Axos Bank Case Study

Case Studies

Axos Bank Case Study

Axos bank was looking for a simple-to-learn, easy-to-use, multiple-purpose cybersecurity solution that employees trust to make them threat-ready. DefenseStorm checked all the boxes.

The Impact of the Cloud: Risks and Opportunities for Your Financial Institution

eBooks & Reports

The Impact of the Cloud: Risks and Opportunities for Your Financial Institution

Cloud computing is creating challenges for financial institutions. Learn why you shouldn’t let up on the pedal to cloud integration and discover how your institution can streamline the adoption of cloud computing.