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:
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.
CoNetrix is pleased to announce we have been approved for Associate Membership in the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA). By joining the WBA, CoNetrix will be better able to participate in and serve the banking community in Wisconsin.
CoNetrix sponsored two Texas Banker Association (TBA) IT Security & Audit Bootcamps. Each bootcamp was a two-day event. The first day was titled "Information Security Program: Is Your Program All That It Can Be", and the second day was titled "'How To' for IT Auditors: The Basics." The bootcamps occurred in Richardson, TX on July 13-14, and San Antonio, TX on July 15-16.
For more information about TBA seminars or other educational events, visit the Texas Bankers Association website.
CoNetrix is pleased to announce we have been approved for Associate Membership in the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA). By joining the IBA, CoNetrix will be better able to participate in and serve the banking community in Indiana.
CoNetrix is pleased to announce we have been approved for Associate Membership in the Michigan Bankers Association (MBA). It is the mission of the MBA to advance a positive business environment for the Michigan banking industry and to foster safe, profitable, and successful banks, which in turn promote strong communities and economic activity in Michigan. By joining the MBA, CoNetrix will be better able to participate in and serve the banking community in Michigan.
To learn more about the Michigan Bankers Association, visit www.mibankers.com.
Congratulations to Pam Brock, a loan officer at Lone Star State Bank in Brownfield, TX, for winning the CoNetrix Tandem Bike Giveaway! Financial institution employees from all over the United States, who attended any CoNetrix webinar between February 1, 2010 and May 31, 2010, were entered into a drawing to win a Schwinn Tandem Bicycle. Attendees were numbered according to their webinar login date and time, and a random number-generating tool was used to select the winner. Thank you to everyone who attended our webinars. Stay tuned for future giveaways!
CoNetrix attended the 2010 Operation and Technology Workshop sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association on May 18 - 19 in Glen Allen, VA. The sold out event was well organized by the Virginia Bankers Association.
At the conference, CoNetrix presented a session on the topic of "SecureSpace – Adding Security to Your 'Friends' List." Russ Horn, CoNetrix COO, spoke and reviewed security and technology concerns related to Social Networking sites like Facebook MySpace, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
To learn more about other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association, visit www.vabankers.org.