Montana’s financial institutions, both banks and credit unions, have long relied on the FFIEC’s Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) as a voluntary framework for assessing cyber risk. But change is on the horizon. On August 31, 2025, the Federal Financial Institutions...
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The Cybersecurity Numbers Game: How to Stay Ahead of Attacks Before They Boom
The Reality of Cyber Attacks for Credit Unions Cybersecurity for credit unions is no longer a hot commodity, it's a necessary part of your business. Attacks happen constantly, so frequently that they're considered "Internet background noise." Hackers are persistently...
Secure Banking in 2024
Valley Bank of Kalispell Valley Bank of Kalispell(VBK) was chartered in 1911 as the State Bank of Somers and was located in downtown Somers. In 1964, the charter was moved to our present location in Kalispell, and the name changed to Valley Bank of Kalispell. The Bank...
Montana Credit Union Network Partners with First Call Computer Solutions
Montana's Credit Unions exists to promote and enhance a thriving credit union community. To fulfill this duty to their members, they have partnered with First Call Computer Solutions, one of Montana's top Managed Service Providers. As technology evolves, cyber...
Safeguarding Montana Banks: The importance of Cybersecurity
In today's increasingly digital world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated, especially for financial institutions such as banks. Montana, with its vibrant banking sector and a growing reliance on technology, must recognize the crucial role that...
Unified Communications for Montana Credit Unions
Unified communication (UC) has become a critical component for businesses of all sizes and industries, and credit unions are no exception. In Montana, where credit unions serve a vital role in providing financial services to communities, having an effective...