IT Security Blog | Rivial Security

Presenting to The Board: 3 Tips for Communicating Risk and Expanding Budget

Presenting risk to the Board can be a daunting endeavor for even the most seasoned IT professional. But, being able to effectively communicate to members of the board ultimately helps everyone – learn how to effectively communicate risk and expand budget when presenting to the board with these 3 tips.

23 Aug 2018 | Robby Stevens

4 Traits to Look for in a CISO Candidate

As security breaches have become an increasingly common news topic, many financial institutions are considering creating an executive level information security position. Learn the four traits to look for in a Chief Information Security Officer.

02 Aug 2018 | Robby Stevens

Virtual CISO, Cybersecurity

Wearing a Cybersecurity Hat That Doesn’t Fit?

For cybersecurity in 2019, it's vital to have an expert eye ensuring your security program is both compliant and effective. When IT managers are called to wear one too many hats, they start looking to procure their talents at other organizations. But, there's a solution.

06 Mar 2019 | Robby Stevens

Cybersecurity, 2019

Stay Ahead of the Stress: How to Prepare for Your 2019 IT Security Audit

Cybersecurity is under the spotlight, and the pressure to comply with new laws and practices can cause momentum-stopping disruptions to business. However, we're confident that preparing for your annual IT audit may end up being far more manageable in 2019.

25 Feb 2019 | Robby Stevens

Cybersecurity, 2019

Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends in 2019

Cybersecurity threats had a major impact on 2018, one of the worst years involving cybersecurity breaches and blunders. The good news is this; there's change and growth happening when it comes to improving cybersecurity and mitigating risk over the next several months, change that credit unions should know about.

21 Jan 2019 | Robby Stevens

Information Security Management, Vendor Management

New Year, New Vendors! Assessing How Vendors Protect Your Money and Data

Cybercrime secured top headlines all over the globe in 2018, and every industry is consequently approaching their information security with a new level of attention and care. How can your organization foster a stronger security environment in 2019?

09 Jan 2019 | Robby Stevens

How to Leverage Quantivate’s New ITRM Module to Get the Maximum ROI

Risk management requires IT departments to implement security programs capable of identifying and mitigating IT risk in a truly effective and business-driven manner. Learn how you can make the most out of Quantivate's ITRM module in this helpful article.

10 Dec 2018 | Robby Stevens

CUNA is Providing You With Quantivate’s Regulatory Compliance Module: Now What?

CUNA recently announced a significant upgrade in compliance solutions for virtually every credit union in the country – Quantivate’s Regulatory Compliance Module. Now that you have access to this technology, how can you can take full advantage of this software?

19 Nov 2018 | Robby Stevens

Virtual CISO

Using a Virtual CISO Service Supplementally

Securing critical information against cybercrimes is a challenge to every financial organization, and Chief Information Security Officers are in demand like never before. See how a Virtual CISO can give you the security your members require without the need to hire a full-time, in-house CISO.

31 Oct 2018 | Robby Stevens

CUNA Tech and Ops 2018: The Glaring Fact That Caught Our Attention

Tech conferences are an event we enjoy attending, and we especially enjoy the conversations we have with IT professionals. This year, at CUNA 2018, these conversations all centered around roles and responsibilities – it seems nearly every IT professional is under pressure to do pretty much everything IT-related. At Rivial, we have a solution.

16 Oct 2018 | Robby Stevens

How An Ongoing Risk Assessment Defends Against Cyber Security Attacks – and Saves You Money

Every financial institution faces risk, and protecting the assets of your members and customers is a massive priority. In today’s world, preventing cyber security attacks should be done with ongoing risk assessment, for the following reasons.

18 Sep 2018 | Robby Stevens

Daily Security Threats: Defending Against Crypto Mining Malware

There are countless types of malware, and new ones are created every single day. Cryptojacking, a trending type of malware, is one of the top internet security concerns today as cryptocurrency becomes increasingly popular. Learn how to defend your company against crypto mining malware.

05 Sep 2018 | Robby Stevens

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