EVALUATING YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION'S SECURITY PROGRAM

As a security professional for a bank, credit union or other financial institution, assuming regular responsibility for existing security measures and procedures helps to ensure that customers, employees and assets are in place and functional for the protection of customers, employees and assets.

This article discusses the guidelines to ensure that your protocols (policies, procedures, and standards) for your financial institution's security program are current. It is essential that they are reviewed annually to accommodate or enhance an ever-changing environment. We’ve also outlined various security solutions generally found in typical financial institutions and outline key considerations when going through the evaluation process.