The latest from Greg Crandell

Apr 5, 2024 - by Greg Crandell, Query Consulting Group

Successfully fighting social engineering attacks requires changing behaviors AND knowing what is running within your applications (AT ALL TIMES)

In a recent article noted Cybersecurity consultant Roger Grimes made clear that “Social Engineering Is the Number One Cybersecurity Problem by Far.” Along with sharing evidence that social engineering attacks ...

Jan 9, 2024 - by Greg Crandell, Query Consulting Group

Time to move from “audit mode” to “fight mode”

The November 2023 ransomware attack that crippled 60 credit unions across the country has received much press attention, prompted renewed discussions regarding supply chain software vulnerabilities, and gave opportunity for ...

Jul 7, 2023 - by Greg Crandell, Query Consulting Group

“Sorry Charlie, we’ve got this … or do we?”

Charlie, a new startup offering banking services for the 62+ community has launched; and the team at Cornerstone Advisors/Gonzo Bankers took notice, The newest neobank is for the 62+...

Apr 12, 2023 - by Greg Crandell, Query Consulting Group

White House publishes National Cybersecurity Strategy. Should you care?

The White House recently released its National Cybersecurity Strategy, providing a road map for how the administration aims to defend the U.S. from a rapidly growing number of online ...

Dec 29, 2022 - by Greg Crandell, Query Consulting Group

The NSA calls for software developers to fix memory safety issues: Why should credit unions care?

Cybersecurity leaders and solution vendors have made progress developing and implementing solutions across enterprises to combat malware and the bad guys who deliver it. But blind spots remain, and they ...

Oct 14, 2022 - by Greg Crandell, Query Consulting Group

Want your membership to grow younger? Try promoting “The CU of grandma and grandpa”

When it comes to your senior members, they have “needs”, they have “resources” and, important to your future growth, they have “influence.” I recently wrote for CUInsight about the “gold” ...

Jun 30, 2022 - by Greg Crandell, Query Consulting Group

There is gold in the golden years: You just have to know where to look

According to Equifax, Baby Boomer households represent both the largest portion of the nation’s current household population (37.5%) and investable assets (45.5%). In total, they hold $14....

Mar 31, 2022 - by Greg Crandell, Query Consulting Group

Looking to MSP/MSSPs to help fight cybercrime?

Cybersecurity needs are driving significant managed security service provider (“MSSP”) growth. Managing cybersecurity in-house is an increasingly difficult task, especially for small and medium enterprises (“SME”). Threats are constantly changing ...