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Security Landscape for Credit Unions (05/06/2008)

Attacks on Credit Unions continued to rise in 2007 with cybercriminals taking advantage of new attack vectors and techniques to steal sensitive financial data. Protecting more than 1,500 financial institutions from internet threats, SecureWorks has unique insight into the attacks and security trends impacting Credit Unions today. Join our free webcast as we review attack stats and trends from 2007 and provide guidance on how you can protect your organization in a rapidly changing security landscape. Click to Access Webcast

Regulators Raise the Bar: Latest FIL's and Rules (02/05/2008)

In 2008, Credit Unions will find themselves grappling with two major developments from the regulatory bodies. First, the Red Flag rules for Identity Theft Prevention were passed in October and require the development and implementation of a written Identity Theft Prevention Program by November 1, 2008. Second, the FDIC has just issued a letter titled "Information Technology - Risk Management Program." In the FIL the FDIC makes significantly more explicit the examination expectations for Financial Institutions, including requiring commitments from officers similar to Sarbanes-Oxley.

The Information Technology - Risk Management FIL and Red Flag regulations significantly raise the bar for documentation and infrastructure in the financial community. In this webcast we will discuss the impact of these new regulatory tools and how they impact Credit Unions.

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PCI DSS: Understanding the Requirements - Credit Union (11/15/2007)

Already burdened by government regulations such as GLBA, financial institutions must also rise to the challenge of the Payment Card Industry's Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The PCI Data Security Standard has 12 requirements for protecting cardholder data, covering network security, vulnerability management, access control and other areas. In this Webcast, we will discuss the PCI DSS requirements, best practices for compliance and what it means for Credit Unions. Click to Access Webcast

Security Budget Considerations for 2008 - Credit Unions (10/09/2007)

2008 is just around the corner and it looks like another challenging year for security and compliance. Financial institutions are being targeted more than ever. From complying with industry regulations to protecting against the latest threats, it can be difficult to prioritize where your security dollars would be best allocated. Getting the budget approved can also be a challenge. Join us for a free, live webcast, as we discuss the factors you should consider when planning your 2008 security budget and discuss how to demonstrate security and compliance to auditors and the board. Click to Access Webcast

All-in-One Security Appliances: Deploying Unified Threat Management (UTM) in Credit Unions (09/11/2007)

UTM devices combine security features including anti-malware, firewall, content filtering and more. With so many internet security threats, Credit Unions are considering UTM devices as their complete security solution. Join us for this free, live webcast, as we discuss deploying and managing all-in-one security devices and how it fits into the typical Credit Union network environment. Click to Access Webcast

Security 101 - Getting on the Right Track, Right Away (07/24/2007)

IT security is a complicated business with confusing acronyms, a variety of regulations, and many counterintuitive concepts. Whether it is a new responsibility for you or you've been doing it for years, this webcast will help you manage information overload and introduce you to valuable resources for keeping up with the world of network security. Bring your list of questions for the experts as we look at tools to support the daily duties of IT security and provide resources for all security professionals ranging from those with a networking background to those coming from computer science. Click to Access Webcast

Core Processors and Credit Unions (06/14/2007): Who's Responsible for Security?

Core Processors handle a myriad of IT functions for your Credit Union but how does the critical issue of security fit into the equation? Where does Core Processor security end and your security begin? In this free webcast, a SecureWorks security expert will discuss where the responsibility lies and evaluate some best practices to put into place.

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Thinking Beyond the Firewall (05/15/2007): How the Next Generation of Internet Threats is Bypassing your Traditional Credit Union Defenses

Firewalls are an important part of your network security; however, sophisticated attacks bypass these measures. Instead, they focus on vulnerable websites and applications. Cross Site Scripting, Cookie Tampering, SQL Injection and File Inclusion are just a few of the new attack methods that bypass firewalls and other traditional security technologies. Join us to learn more about these threats and how you can protect yourself.

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Compliance vs. Security (05/03/2007): Whats The Difference and How Does It Affect Your Credit Union?

There is no choice when it comes to being compliant - but are your compliance efforts actually helping your security? In fact, regulations have traditionally lagged the market when it comes to security. And, newer regulations are requiring you to continuously update your readiness - making compliance a moving target. In this free webcast we'll discuss the security areas the regulations miss and explore how you can use compliance to improve security. Click to Access Webcast

A Hackers View of Your Network (04/24/2007): Lessons Learned from Penetration Tests

Professional hackers are constantly changing tactics to improve their success rate - and therefore professional penetration testers need to as well. Join SecureWorks for an inside view as we look at real world scenarios, tactics, and tools used by professionals. We'll also look at if, when, and how often you should use a test in order to make sure you're getting the most value from penetration testing.

SecureWorks penetration testers have probed hundreds of networks. Learn how they avoid detection and bypass security measures to gain access to networks.

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Leading Techniques for Managing Your Network Security Logs (03/15/2007)

Log files are a treasure trove of security data. But, collecting, understanding and acting on this data is very difficult and time consuming. Many organizations have already deployed or are considering log tools like Cisco MARS and TriGeo to help collect and interpret their log files. However, very few understand what it takes to get the most value out of them. In this free webcast, we'll look at log aggregation and monitoring, we'll discuss what technology and resources are required and we will examine best practices. Click to Access Webcast

Social Engineering: How Attackers Are Targeting Your Employees, Partners & Members (02/27/2007)

The culture of helping is part of human nature - but can you trust the person you are trying to help? Thanks to successful social engineering attacks, credit unions are now reevaluating a culture of helpfulness. Join us as we take an in-depth look at actual social engineering incidents - from the attacker's perspective. Find out how they operate and how your employees inadvertently help. Be prepared - fight the threat and turn the tables on social engineers! Click to Access Webcast

A Risk-based Approach to Regulatory Compliance (02/08/2007)

Escalating regulation has led a compliance-focused approach to security in financial services. But, with little sign of relief from the new regulation and increasingly innovative attacks, credit unions must shift from a compliance focused approach to a risk-based approach. Join us in this free Webcast to discuss a strategic approach to risk that ensures regulatory compliance and keeps your credit union out of the headlines. Click to Access Webcast

"Red Flag" ID Theft Regulations for Credit Unions (01/23/2007)

The proposed new regulations to combat identity theft will be the next compliance challenge for security and compliance managers in credit unions. In this free Webcast, we will take a first look at the proposed regulations, review the implications for technology, process and people and look at the potential cost impact. Click to Access Webcast

Two Factor Authentication for Credit Unions: What We (11/02/2006)

Credit Unions are in the process of deploying advanced authentication technology in response to FFIEC mandate. Is complying like trying to hit a moving target? Learn what the FFIEC is saying about authentication now. See how the hackers have already successfully attacked two-factor authentication. And learn what Credit Unions like yours are doing to try and comply. Click to Access Webcast

Encrypted Email: Best Practices for Deployment and Use (10/11/2006)

Encrypted email deployments in credit unions are growing rapidly as financial institutions move to comply with regulatory requirements and protect data in transit. In this webcast, we'll look at actual deployments and explore selection criteria, resource requirements and results to date. Click to Access Webcast

Core Processors and Credit Unions: Who's Responsible for Security? (09/21/2006)

Core Processors provide a great deal of value for credit unions, including contributing to security. But do you know exactly where their security ends and yours begins? Click to Access Webcast

Phishing in Progress: Timing, Tactics and Responses to Attacks on Credit Unions (07/18/2006)

Phishing isn't a new threat for credit unions, but surprisingly few companies have action plans ready for an attack. While prevention is the best answer, shutting an attack down quickly is the key to protecting your customers and minimizing the damage. Don't miss this opportunity to be led minute by minute through a phishing attack, and see first hand why every second counts when you are disarming a phishing attack. Click to Access Webcast

Credit Union Security and Emerging Technologies: VoIP, SOA and Biometrics (06/10/2006)

In this webcast, Erik Petersen, Vice President of Professional Services, will look at the issues surrounding security for credit unions to consider when looking at new technology. Petersen will conclude the webcast with a brief overview of the emerging technologies of Voice over IP, Service Oriented Architecture and Biometrics and then explore the potential security impact of each on your credit union and your members. Click to Access Webcast

Report From the Battlefront: The Latest Developments in Credit Unions' War on Hackers (04/27/2006)

This webcast will demonstrate the latest types of attacks being carried out against financial organizations and what your credit union can do to protect its network and its members. SecureWorks security experts provide an in-depth look at how some real attacks played out and how its credit union clients have successfully defended their networks. Click to Access Webcast

Credit Unions: Implementing the FFIEC Recommendations for Authentication in 2006 (03/23/2006)

This webcast will demonstrate how implementing the new recommended authentication guidelines can help your credit union provide needed identity protection for your members. SecureWorks security experts will review the time, resources and expense requirements needed to deploy these guidelines. Click to Access Webcast

A Hacker's View of a Credit Union's IT Systems: Lessons Learned from Penetration Tests in Credit Unions (02/16/2006)

Based on penetration tests conducted by SecureWorks security experts, this webcast will demonstrate how hackers work. See what your network looks like to an intruder and learn to reject intrusion attempts. Click to Access Webcast

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