Jerry's Journal- Cybersecurity

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October 30 2024

I want to share my thoughts on technology and cybersecurity, you may initially think that using these words in the same sentence is an oxymoron (Webster defines as a combination of contradictory or incongruous words). I’ve learned that these two words do belong together and want you to encourage you to come to that same conclusion.

Back to Webster, technology means (1) (a) the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area, (b) a capacity given by the practical application of knowledge. (2) a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical process, methods or knowledge. (3) the specialized aspects of particular field of endeavor.

Again, from Webster, cybersecurity means measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the internet) against unauthorized access or attack.    

For over the last three decades we’ve been testing, investigating, completing due diligence reviews of many different companies and venders that provide us with technology and cybersecurity tools to protect bank customer assets and non-public personal information. We’ve found some very good tools and people to work with and we continually monitor these venders via our Vendor Management Program. 

A significant benefit of our due diligence, we’ve learned and continue to learn and we are sharing via our website and via social media that information and other websites that provide valuable insights. 

If you have not browsed our new website, I would suggest you go to www.bruningbank.com then look for the Resources page that brings together our available technology to enhance your cybersecurity. The bad guys continue to attack all of us. Looking for any cracks to illegally gain access to your private information, many times those attacks come as scammer phone calls and text messages. You’ll see within the Resources tools listed that cover Virtual Banking, Scam/Fraud Security, ID Theft Resolution, Common Questions, Calculators and Tools. There are many drop downs to click on and see what technology tools are available. If you find yourself wondering about a call, text, email, especially during off hours, review those tools and resources, during business hours call your bank location and ask for a banker! Our Bruning Bank staff wants to help you.

How does the Bruning Bank Resource page this tie back to Webster’s definitions of technology? Practical applicable of knowledge! Using our Bruning Bank provided tools and knowledge you can provide yourself with a higher level of cybersecurity. 

As you know, our bank mission is to "Assist Our Customers to Build and Maintain Wealth", providing you with knowledge (technology) that can assist you to maintain your wealth by shielding it from the bad guys is part of that mission.

-Jerry Catlett, President, Chief Operating Officer-

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