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Bank examiners play an important role at financial institutions by helping banks operate above board and in compliance with industry standards. 

Whether your bank examiner is in-house or hired on as a consultant, he or she must have keen knowledge of financial regulations and laws, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to supervise others effectively and efficiently.

The recent outbreak of coronavirus has triggered a number of postponements, cancellations, and alarms over the last several weeks. 

The illness, also known as COVID-19, has resulted in shortages in hardware, security, and technical skills, as well as supply chain failures. 

Plus, we’re learning that cybercriminals are now posing as leading health organizations to exploit the illness in attempts to compromise people and businesses.

Bank auditors help make sure your bank or financial institution is operating above board and remains in compliance with any laws and regulatory statutes that apply to your industry. 

In other words, a bank auditor can be a valuable asset to your bank's daily operations!

Audit may sound like a "four-letter word," but last we checked the term definitely had five letters! Plus, an audit isn't as intimidating or frustrating as you may think, especially when you and your business team have realistic expectations about the process.

Think audits are just for the beleaguered taxpayer? Don't worry, private citizens don't get all the fun—both big and small companies from a variety of industries undergo regular audits, too.

Transferring your community bank's data and applications to a cloud-based internet computing system can transform your business. Not only will a successful cloud migration boost your organization's performance, security, and efficiency, but it can also be a cost-effective way to remain competitive in an increasingly digitized market—one where even the tiniest local credit unions are going (and staying) online.

Cloud computing, also called cloud storage, is a technological "hack" that at this point is becoming more than mainstream. Organizations—in addition to private consumers—from a wide range of industries are now using the internet to store and deliver company data, applications, and services.

A big concern for many companies is whether they would weather the considerable storm of a cyber attack. 

Cyber attacks frequently impact a company's server message block—and therefore can negatively affect an entire organization.

No matter what your industry is, staying up to date on the latest news surrounding cybersecurity and its impact on your field is crucial for keeping your company safer in the era of malware, large-scale company breaches, privacy violations, and cyber attacks. 

At Integrity Technology Solutions, we support business leaders who take the time to educate their team members on important matters surrounding data, privacy, and security.

Microsoft released its January 2020 Patch Tuesday update this week to patch its software from nearly 50 vulnerabilities.