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Members offered improved data security with new alliance
MADISON, WI (March 10, 2014) — To help credit unions improve their compliance and the security of their sensitive data from internal threats, CUNA Strategic Services, Inc., (CSS) has added a new alliance provider—Awareness Technologies, Inc. Through their complete insider threat prevention solution delivered at the endpoint, the strategic alliance can assist credit unions by offering affordable, compliant internal threat prevention that is well suited to today’s mobile workforce.
Awareness Technologies is the pioneer of computer and device monitoring software solutions for businesses of any size. More than 10,000 businesses world-wide currently depend on its solutions to protect their data from insider threats. Through one agent download and one web interface, clients have access to four modules including web filtering, pc/mobile activity monitoring, data loss prevention and laptop theft recovery. As an endpoint-based solution, all modules work both on and off network—ideal for today’s mobile workforce.
“Gartner, Inc., a technology research company, predicts use of computer security-monitoring programs will rise to 60% of employers by 2015 from fewer than 10% now, and Awareness Technologies will allow credit unions to be a part of that shift,” said Wes Millar, CSS senior vice president. “By allowing information technology and human resources professionals to work together to ensure a productive and secure workplace, Awareness Technologies gives credit unions peace of mind and the ability to make informed choices.”
Awareness Technologies’ endpoint-based Unified Internal Threat Management solution allows credit unions of all sizes to audit user computer activity and provide uniform coverage across their entire organization, including remote and traveling employees. This architectural advantage closes the holes left by traditional (network-based) internal threat solutions, and allows financial institutions and their employees to benefit from working remotely without sacrificing security and regulatory compliance.
“CUNA Strategic Services plays a vital role in its community by evaluating new technologies that will help credit unions save money, meet regulatory standards and enhance member relationships,” said Brad Miller, CEO of Awareness Technologies. “We’re honored our internal threat prevention solutions satisfy their rigorous standards and we can begin working with credit unions to affordably secure their sensitive data.”
For more information, visit cunastrategicservices.com/AwarenessTechnologies.
About CUNA Strategic Services
CUNA Strategic Services Inc., owned jointly by Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the state leagues, saved credit unions more than $34 million in 2013 through its alliance programs. It provides credit unions with access to quality products, services and technologies delivered with a competitive advantage made possible through volume pricing and strategic program development. For more information, visit cunastrategicservices.com.
About Awareness Technologies
As the pioneer in Unified Insider Threat Prevention, Awareness Technologies’ endpoint-based service is easily available and affordable for businesses of any size – especially the SMB market. Architected at the endpoint, clients can access four technologies including DLP, web filtering, employee monitoring and laptop recovery, through one agent download and one control console. Awareness Technologies has over 10,000 businesses world-wide currently depending on its solutions to protect their data from insider threats, and has been named on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. 5000 and Software 500. For more information, please visit awarenesstechnologies.com.