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Amid Strong Conditions, OFR Flags Cyber Threats, Corporate Debt
December 11, 2019
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Amid Strong Performance, OCC Flags Credit, Cyber Risks for Banks
December 09, 2019
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ABA Calls for Changes to California Data Privacy Regulations
December 06, 2019
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Survey: Bankers’ Compliance Worries Climb Again in 2019
December 04, 2019

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month occurs every October as a national campaign designed to increase the public's awareness of cybersecurity and cyber crime issues.

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Conference | December 7-9, 2020
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Conference | June 8-11, 2020
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FinCrimesSim 2019 Workshop | ABA/ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference
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ABA Resources

Guide
Principles for Strong Bank-Core Provider Relationships
October 27, 2019
Infographic
FTC: Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
September 21, 2019
Guide
Understanding the Internet of Things
May 31, 2019
Infographic
Phishing: Don't Take the Bait
March 1, 2019
Guide
Destructive Malware
August 2, 2018
Guide
ATM Vestibule Skimming Response Recommendations
May 17, 2018
Guide
Cyber Attacks on Internal Payment Systems
April 26, 2018
Resource
DDoS Consumer Message Points
December 1, 2017
Guide
Guide to FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
March 23, 2017
Guide
Data Breach Communications Kit
December 31, 2016
Infographic
Ransomware Infographic
June 30, 2016
Report
2016 Cyber Insurance Buying Guide
May 11, 2016
Report
The Ins and Outs of Cyber Insurance
March 30, 2016
Infographic
Cybersecurity Infographic
September 30, 2014
Guide
Destructive Malware
August 2, 2018
Guide
ATM Vestibule Skimming Response Recommendations
May 17, 2018
Guide
Cyber Attacks on Internal Payment Systems
April 26, 2018
Resource
DDoS Consumer Message Points
December 1, 2017
Guide
Guide to FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
March 23, 2017
Guide
Data Breach Communications Kit
December 31, 2016
Infographic
Ransomware Infographic
June 30, 2016
Report
2016 Cyber Insurance Buying Guide
May 11, 2016
Report
The Ins and Outs of Cyber Insurance
March 30, 2016
Infographic
Cybersecurity Infographic
September 30, 2014

Key Fact

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Customers are not liable when fraud occurs.

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Financial Services Sector Cybersecurity Profile

An industry-developed cybersecurity profile to enhance and simplify your risk assessment.

Industry Resources

Crowe: Governance, Risk & Compliance Management Services

Crowe governance, risk and compliance management services are designed to meet the diverse needs of financial institutions.

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Policy Analysis & Advocacy Efforts

Letter to Congress & Regulators
ABA Letter to Chairman Crapo and Ranking Member Brown re: Cloud Service Providers
November 21, 2019
Comment Letter
ABA Comment Letter on the Proposed Amendment to Securitization Safe Harbor Rule
October 21, 2019
Testimony
Testimony of Paul Benda before the House Financial Services Committee’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
October 18, 2019
White Paper
Security Ratings: A Tool as Part of a Risk Management Program
August 18, 2019
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Letter to Chairman Crapo and Ranking Member Brown re: ABA Feedback on Data Privacy, Protection, and Collection
March 15, 2019
Staff Analysis
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Action Plan
July 29, 2018
Staff Analysis
GDPR for U.S.-based Community, Midsize and Regional Banks
July 29, 2018
Staff Analysis
VPNFilter
May 24, 2018
Staff Analysis
General Data Protection Regulation Checklist for U.S. Banks
May 23, 2018
White Paper
Fintech
May 3, 2018
Resource
DDoS Consumer Message Points
December 1, 2017
Comment Letter
NACHA RFI on Account Information Security
August 4, 2017
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Trade Letter to NYFSD
November 14, 2016
Comment Letter
Joint Comments to NY DFS
November 14, 2016
Comment Letter
Joint Letter - NAIC Model Data Security Law
September 15, 2016
Comment Letter
Letter to NAIC Cybersecurity Task Force
September 15, 2016
Comment Letter
Joint Trades Letter Regarding CISA Implementation
May 10, 2016
Comment Letter
Draft Insurance Data Security Model Law
March 23, 2016
Comment Letter
ABIA letter to NAIC Cyber re: Insurance Data Security Model Act
March 23, 2016
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Letter to Members of the U.S. House
December 4, 2015
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Financial Services Joint Cybersecurity Information Sharing Legislation
November 19, 2015
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Letter to Senate re: S. 754
October 16, 2015
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint letter to Senate re: S. 754, CISA
April 30, 2015
Comment Letter
Comments to NAIC on Cyber Security Policy
March 23, 2015
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to Senate re: Cyber Information Sharing
January 27, 2015
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to Senate re: S. 2588, Cybersecurity
December 2, 2014
Staff Analysis
Recent Data Breach and Cybersecurity Activity
September 29, 2014
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to Senate re: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
July 31, 2014
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to Senate re: Cybersecurity Bills
June 24, 2014
Testimony
D. Johnson re: Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Cyber Risks to our Nation's Critical Infrastructure
March 26, 2014
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to House Homeland Security re: H.R. 3696
January 13, 2014
Testimony
D. Johnson re: Cybersecurity: Defending New York from Cyber Attacks
November 18, 2013
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to Senate Commerce re: S. 1353
July 29, 2013
Testimony
C. Blauner re: the Cyber Threats and Security Solutions
May 21, 2013
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Trade Letter Supporting Cyber Bills
April 16, 2013
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Letter to Chairman Crapo and Ranking Member Brown re: ABA Feedback on Data Privacy, Protection, and Collection
March 15, 2019
Staff Analysis
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Action Plan
July 29, 2018
Staff Analysis
GDPR for U.S.-based Community, Midsize and Regional Banks
July 29, 2018
Staff Analysis
VPNFilter
May 24, 2018
Staff Analysis
General Data Protection Regulation Checklist for U.S. Banks
May 23, 2018
White Paper
Fintech
May 3, 2018
Resource
DDoS Consumer Message Points
December 1, 2017
Comment Letter
NACHA RFI on Account Information Security
August 4, 2017
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Trade Letter to NYFSD
November 14, 2016
Comment Letter
Joint Comments to NY DFS
November 14, 2016
Comment Letter
Joint Letter - NAIC Model Data Security Law
September 15, 2016
Comment Letter
Letter to NAIC Cybersecurity Task Force
September 15, 2016
Comment Letter
Joint Trades Letter Regarding CISA Implementation
May 10, 2016
Comment Letter
Draft Insurance Data Security Model Law
March 23, 2016
Comment Letter
ABIA letter to NAIC Cyber re: Insurance Data Security Model Act
March 23, 2016
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Letter to Members of the U.S. House
December 4, 2015
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Financial Services Joint Cybersecurity Information Sharing Legislation
November 19, 2015
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Letter to Senate re: S. 754
October 16, 2015
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint letter to Senate re: S. 754, CISA
April 30, 2015
Comment Letter
Comments to NAIC on Cyber Security Policy
March 23, 2015
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to Senate re: Cyber Information Sharing
January 27, 2015
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to Senate re: S. 2588, Cybersecurity
December 2, 2014
Staff Analysis
Recent Data Breach and Cybersecurity Activity
September 29, 2014
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to Senate re: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
July 31, 2014
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to Senate re: Cybersecurity Bills
June 24, 2014
Testimony
D. Johnson re: Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Cyber Risks to our Nation's Critical Infrastructure
March 26, 2014
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to House Homeland Security re: H.R. 3696
January 13, 2014
Testimony
D. Johnson re: Cybersecurity: Defending New York from Cyber Attacks
November 18, 2013
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Letter to Senate Commerce re: S. 1353
July 29, 2013
Testimony
C. Blauner re: the Cyber Threats and Security Solutions
May 21, 2013
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Trade Letter Supporting Cyber Bills
April 16, 2013

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Heather Wyson-Constantine

VP, Payments & Cyber Policy

Payments & Cybersecurity

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Paul Benda

SVP, Payments & Cybersecurity

Denyette DePierro

VP & Sr. Counsel, Payments & Cybersecurity

Payments & Cybersecurity

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Robin D. Gordon

SVP, Endorsed Solutions Relationship Management

Ryan Rasske

SVP, Risk & Compliance Markets

Dan Smith

SVP & Executive Director, Card Policy Council

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Cyber and Information Security Working Group

Share information and best practices on digital threats.

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Security Network

A forum for physical security, loss prevention and information security professionals to share ideas.

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FS-ISAC Risk Summary Report

Weekly risk and risk summary reports.