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Learn How Effective Vendor Management Reduces Cybersecurity Risk

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Nov. 16, 2016) – Credit unions concerned about cybersecurity and strengthening relations with digital vendors will find valuable information in an upcoming National Credit Union Administration webinar.

The 90-minute webinar, “Vendor Due Diligence,” is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern. Online registration is available here (opens new window). Participants will use this same link to log into the webinar. Registrants should allow pop-ups from this website. There is no charge.

Growing cyber threats make a strong vendor management program a critical step in protecting member information. This webinar will examine regulatory guidance and risk management controls to ensure the safety of member information.

Dominic Carullo, economic development specialist with NCUA’s Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives, hosts Patrick Truett, information systems officer with NCUA’s Office of Examination and Insurance; and Joette Colletts, senior manager, risk management/business protection with CUNA Mutual Group, to discuss topics that include:

• Regulatory guidance and requirements,
• Risk-based due diligence,
• Effective vendor management programs,
• Managing third-party connectivity risk, and
• Vendor contracts.

You can submit questions in advance at WebinarQuestions@ncua.gov. The email’s subject line should read, “Vendor Due Diligence.” Participants with technical questions about accessing the webinar may email audience.support@on24.com. This webinar will be closed captioned and then archived online here approximately three weeks following the live event.

NCUA’s Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives fosters credit union development and the effective delivery of financial services for small credit unions, new credit unions, minority depository institutions and credit unions with a low-income designation.