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CoNetrix attended the 2010 Technology and Operations Conference sponsored by the Illinois Bankers Association and the Illinois League of Financial Institutions on October 26 in Springfield, Illinois. This event explored industry best practices, state-of-the-art solutions and timely issues such as security, fraud mitigation, compliance, and operational efficiencies.

At the conference, CoNetrix presented a session titled "Phish Tales - Stories of Social Engineering Attacks." Russ Horn, CoNetrix COO, spoke and reviewed security and technology concerns related to Social Engineering and Social Networking.

To learn more about other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Illinois Bankers Association, visit www.ilbanker.com.

CoNetrix attended the 2010 Information Technology (IT) Security Conference sponsored by the Indiana Bankers Association on October 13 - 14 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attendees were provided with tips and tricks to combat security risks from emerging technologies, such as mobile banking and social media.

To learn more about other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Indiana Bankers Association, visit www.indianabankers.org.

CoNetrix attended the 2010 Technology Conference sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association on September 28 - 29 in Appleton, Wisconsin. The event was very well attended and full of useful technology and compliance information from both speakers and exhibitors.

At the conference, CoNetrix presented a session called "Phish Tales - Stories of Social Engineering Attacks." Russ Horn, CoNetrix COO, spoke and reviewed security and technology concerns related to Social Engineering.

To learn more about other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association, visit www.wisbank.com

CoNetrix was proud to sponsor and exhibit at the 19th Annual Compliance Conference sponsored by the Dallas Area Compliance Association on September 22 in Dallas, Texas. The event presented relevant regulatory compliance information with a focus on the many changes occurring in the banking and mortgage industry.

To learn more about other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Dallas Area Compliance Association, visit www.dacaonline.org

CoNetrix attended the 2010 Information Security and Risk Management Conference sponsored by ISACA on September 13 - 15 in Las Vegas, NV. This conference, touted "the world’s leading conference for information security risk management professionals" included a "conference within a conference" on the timely subject of Cloud Computing.

At the conference, CoNetrix presented a session on the topic of "Phish Tales – Stories of Social Engineering Attacks." Russ Horn, CoNetrix COO, spoke and reviewed case studies around Social Engineering attacks.

To learn more about other conferences and educational events sponsored by ISACA, visit www.isaca.org.

CoNetrix will be a Gold Level sponsor for the South Plains Bankers Association (SPBA) during the 2010 – 2011 program year. The SPBA’s mission is to provide educational opportunities through programs designed to serve the professional development needs of bankers. By sponsoring the SPBA, CoNetrix will be better able to participate in and serve the banking community throughout the Texas South Plains.

To learn more about the South Plains Bankers Association, visit www.southplainsbankers.com

CoNetrix is pleased to announce the CoNetrix Tandem Security and Compliance Software and Network Advantage managed services are both candidates for the BankNews 2010 Innovative Solutions Award.

The Innovative Solutions Award, sponsored by BankNews, recognizes companies that have introduced or significantly enhanced products or services designed to help banks become more efficient, expand their capabilities and, ultimately, better serve their customers. The Innovative Solutions Awards are presented in four categories:

• Architectural / Equipment Solutions
• Consulting / Outsourcing / Training Solution
• Management Solution
• Online / Remote / Mobile Solution

CoNetrix Tandem Security and Compliance Software is a candidate for the "Online / Remote / Mobile Solution". Tandem Security and Compliance software was developed specifically for banks to help increase security, comply with regulations and guidance, and lower overhead costs. Tandem is the first complete information security program software suite. The suite comes complete with four modules; Information Security Risk Assessment, Information Security Policies, Business Continuity Planning, and Vendor Management. To learn more visit www.CoNetrix.com/Tandem.aspx.

CoNetrix Network Advantage managed services is a candidate for the "Consulting / Outsourcing / Training Solution". CoNetrix Network Advantage is a new approach to IT support and maintenance. With a Network Advantage agreement, CoNetrix can help you maintain your network through an easy to budget process. The agreement allows you to select the level of CoNetrix consulting and managed services that are right for your bank. A few of the key options include; Network Monitoring and Management, Remote Data Backup, Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS), and Email Encryption. To learn more visit www.CoNetrix.com/Information-Technology-Support-and-Maintenance.aspx.

CoNetrix (www.CoNetrix.com), a national security and technology consulting firm, has announced a new enhancement for the Information Security Policies module of their Tandem Security and Compliance software.  The new feature allows the policies to be mapped to the following standards: COBIT 4.1, NIST SP800-53 rev. 3, and PCI DSS vs. 1.2.1.

"We are pleased to be able to offer our customers the ability to map their policies to the standards they follow," said Neil Baldridge, Sr. VP and Manager of Security and Compliance Services.  "As the number and diversity of financial institutions using the Tandem software continues to increase, we recognized the need to reference additional guidance standards.  We hope this will make the Information Security Policies module even more useful and helpful for our customers."

The software was initially released with mappings to FDIC, OCC, OTS, NCUA, Federal Reserve, and FFIEC information security regulations, examination handbooks, and guidance.  CoNetrix plans to also map the Tandem software to other standards and regulations in the near future, including ISO/IEC.

About Tandem:
Tandem Security and Compliance software (www.CoNetrix.com/tandem) is the first comprehensive online Information Security Program software solution for financial institutions (banks, credit unions, savings associations, trust companies, etc.).  The software was developed to help financial institutions complete and maintain an Information Security Program which complies with GLBA and the Interagency Guidelines Establishing Information Security Standards.  While Tandem was designed as a complete solution from the ground up, it was fashioned into modules which allow for versatility.  The modules include risk assessment, policies, vendor management, and business continuity planning.

About CoNetrix:
CoNetrix (www.CoNetrix.com) is a full-service technology consulting, security and compliance firm with roots dating back to 1977.  Founded in Lubbock, Texas, CoNetrix serves customers across the U.S., providing a variety of technology and security solutions, including online security and compliance software, security vulnerability testing, IT audits, risk management, technology and compliance consulting, and managed services.   Security is designed into all of its offerings, from its software to its consulting services.  CoNetrix specializes in serving financial institutions – such as banks, savings associations, credit unions, and trust companies – as well as enterprises requiring a high level of security in their operations.

CoNetrix has partnered with Network Box USA, the American arm of worldwide managed security service provider Network Box Corp., to sell its managed service, which includes the award-winning Network Box unified threat management (UTM) appliance. The Network Box UTM is a remotely managed Internet threat prevention and security device that weaves together numerous applications – firewall, intrusion prevention and detection, virtual private network, content filtering, anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-phishing, and anti-spyware – into a single, sophisticated hybrid of hardware and software. It enables businesses to combat hackers, worms, backdoors and other online menaces, easily and cost-effectively.