Take Our IT Security Quiz

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Take Our IT Security Quiz

The threat landscape for all organizations is advancing at a rapid pace, making IT security a top priority for financial institutions. Are you using the right security layers to safeguard customer information, prevent identity theft, and protect your operations? Take the quiz to find out if you’ve taken the necessary steps to be safe and secure or if you still have vulnerabilities to tackle.

How many devices do you have in your network?

Fewer than 50

51 - 100

More than 100

Too many to count

Which of the following security solutions do you currently use? (Select all that apply)

Firewall

DNS filtering

Anti-virus/Anti-malware software

Endpoint security management

Security event log monitoring

Employee training

Phishing/social engineering test

How do you manage and maintain software patches?

In-house IT staff applies patches

Third-party IT firm takes care of patches

Not sure

How often do you proactively review logs/reports?

Every week

Every month

Only following an event

We don’t review

Not sure

How do you control data loss or entry into your network?

We don’t

With a written policy (e.g., don’t bring your personal thumb drive)

Limit access (e.g., you can use a thumb drive, but files are read-only access)

Lock everything down

Have you ever been a victim of a virus or phishing attack?

Yes

Not sure

When was the last time a virus infected your network (including ransomware)?

Within the past 12 months

13 -24 months

More than 2 years

Not sure

What types of IT security training do you provide to employees?

Classroom setting - must pass a quiz

Online training - must pass a quiz

No formal training, but IT reminds people of being careful

Periodic training - optional topical presentations

No training

What features does your firewall employ? (Select all that apply)

Intrusion Detection/Prevention System (IDS/IPS)

Traffic evaluation

Encrypted traffic evaluation

Implementation of thread feeds

Fortress

You have taken the necessary steps to be safe and secure. Although you are a "fortress," you still face the challenge of trying to keep pace escalating cybersecurity-related attacks. We’ve found this to be a top concern for community financial institution CEOs, boards, and senior management. Having a third-party firm assess your security and provide feedback on improvements and upgrades can help you keep the bad guys out.

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Sleep with One Eye Open

You have taken steps to remain safe and secure from hackers and other attackers. However, modern cybercriminals use multiple methods to breach your defenses and cause you harm. You should conduct a thorough audit of your security technology, policies, procedures, and employee training initiative to ensure you have the right security layers in place.

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Caught Off Guard

Cybercriminals are aggressive and persistent. You should consider all the potential vulnerabilities and put in place proactive, layered security procedures to improve your defenses and keep your valuable data safe and out of the criminals' reach. Safe Systems can help you audit your security technology, policies, procedures, and employee training initiative to improve your security posture.

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