Credit unions need qualified CISOs
Many credit unions struggle to manage the NCUA regulation that requires credit unions to have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) whose role is separate from the IT team. As with many other IT roles, [...]
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Changes in leadership – IT strategic steps
The credit union industry is experiencing an increased turnover in leadership as a result of mergers and acquisitions, or the appointment of new CEOs or Presidents. Often lost in the early days of transition is [...]
Three common IT projects in the new year
As we embark on a new year, our team explored key areas of focus for credit unions as they continue on their digital transformation journeys. Too often leaders believe that digital transformation is a finite [...]
Cybersecurity tip: Update your software
Cybersecurity must be a major part of an organization's business plan and strategy, no matter its size. It is one of the most critical areas of focus for financial institutions in particular. There are simple [...]
Cybersecurity tip: Be aware of phishing attacks
Cybersecurity must be a major part of an organization's business plan and strategy, no matter its size. It is one of the most critical areas of focus for financial institutions in particular. There are simple [...]
Cybersecurity tip: Strong passwords
Cybersecurity must be a major part of an organization's business plan and strategy, no matter its size. It is one of the most critical areas of focus for financial institutions in particular. There are simple [...]
Cybersecurity tip: Multi-factor authentication
Cybersecurity must be a major part of an organization's business plan and strategy, no matter its size. It is one of the most critical areas of focus for financial institutions in particular. There are simple [...]
Cloud migration myths and facts: 8 things your credit union needs to know
While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated utilization of the cloud as executive teams and boards realized how it could help address employee and member needs, the transition to the cloud is rooted in myths that leaves [...]
360 support for small IT staffs
It is no secret that credit unions are struggling to close the talent gap like any other industry, however, we believe credit unions are positioned to succeed in the current job market because of the [...]
Train your members to be cyber smart
Cybersecurity has been a top concern for businesses for the past year as the number and impact of cyber attacks has increased drastically. According to an article from Business Insider, reports have shown that “63% [...]
Is now the right time for cloud migration?
Publisher’s Note: CUInsight is hosting a free webinar Wednesday, October 5th titled, “Cloud Migration Myths and Facts: 8 Things Your Credit Union Needs to Know”. We hope you’ll join us! Register here. The [...]
Strategic planning for IT – It starts now
Would you embark on strategic planning without an outside consultant? Probably not. It is difficult for leaders to lead a strategic planning session while also being part of it. While most strategic plans are comprehensive [...]
Mistakes to avoid in transition to the cloud
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the credit union industry’s commitment to digital transformation and the adoption of more modern technologies to meet the demands of today’s members and protect data. As more credit unions [...]
Gain competitive advantage with the cloud
It’s no secret that smaller credit unions, like small businesses, simply can’t always compete with larger financial institutions and fintechs. What small credit unions have, however, that larger financial institutions do not, is [...]
Designing the IT platform of the future
IT must be nimble, resilient, and scalable. This is true now, more so than ever. As a result, we need to change the way we think about how we design IT systems and think more [...]