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CoNetrix is pleased to announce three of its Tandem Software modules are candidates for the BankNews 2016 Innovative Solutions Awards.

The 2016 Innovative Solutions Awards, sponsored by BankNews, recognize companies that have introduced or significantly enhanced products designed to help community banks become more efficient, expand their capabilities and, ultimately, better serve their customers. The Innovative Solutions Awards are presented in five categories:

• Authentication / Fraud / Cybersecurity Solution
• Consulting / Outsourcing / Training Solution
• Digital Banking (Online / Mobile / Tablet) Solution
• Hardware / Equipment Solution
• Management / Operations / Processing Solution

CoNetrix Tandem Cybersecurity Pro and Pro+ is a candidate for the “Authentication / Fraud / Cybersecurity Solution.” To provide more value to the free Tandem Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, CoNetrix developed Tandem Cybersecurity Pro and Pro+, two paid versions with additional features and professional services to assist financial institutions with determining their cybersecurity inherent risk and managing their cybersecurity maturity.

CoNetrix Tandem Phishing is a candidate for the “Consulting / Outsourcing / Training Solution.” The Tandem Phishing module was developed for community banks to provide social engineering tests and training in the form of simulated phishing emails. The online module allows banks to draft and send phishing email messages to their employees through a campaign manager with built-in templates created by the CoNetrix Security & Compliance Team. 

CoNetrix Tandem Audit Management Pro is a candidate for the “Management / Operations / Processing Solution.” The Tandem Audit Management Pro module allows financial institutions to create work-programs and conduct any type of audit, as well as manage findings and track responses from any type of audit, testing, or exam.

To read more about the entries, visit http://www.banknews.com//ISA-Entries.

Voting begins August 8 and continues until September 15.

To cast your vote, visit BankNews.com or go to https://conetrix.com/vote.

More than 150 auditors, bankers, examiners, and credit union professionals gathered in Allen, Texas for the 6th annual CoNetrix K.E.Y.S. Conference, formerly known as the Tandem User Group and Information Security Conference. Designed to provide Knowledge Essential to Your Security, the April 2016 event attracted attendees from financial institutions across the United States.

The annual CoNetrix K.E.Y.S. Conference provides a gathering place for users of CoNetrix Tandem Information Security Software, and offers an educational forum on information security and technology. Attendees were able to engage in sessions covering a variety of hot topics, including ransomware and cybersecurity. They also had the opportunity to receive direct assistance from CoNetrix Tandem experts and Information Security Consultants.

Featured keynote sessions included: an update on cybercrime by Former Secret Service Agent Steven Bullitt, VP Cyber Forensics and Investigations for Solutionary; an encouraging session about culture from Scott Lee Rose of Alliance Federal Credit Union; and a conversation with examiners, featuring an elite panel of five examiners from the FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, and Texas Department of Banking.

Workshop time provided a place for Tandem Software users to further develop their information security programs, ask questions about the tools, and give valuable feedback for enhancing the software. For conference entertainment, attendees enjoyed a night at Topgolf Allen on the evening of April 6th. Sponsors included Barracuda, Dell SecureWorks, ZixCorp, DataGravity, Hogan Financial Systems, and Printmail Solutions.

“Our goals for the conference are to provide an interactive environment where customers can learn more about information security and the Tandem software. We want to provide a forum for customers to gather and discuss their needs with their peers as we all look to the future,” said CoNetrix K.E.Y.S. Conference coordinator, Leticia Saiid.

The FFIEC continues to emphasize the importance of financial institution staff training and knowledge, especially regarding IT and cybersecurity. The CoNetrix K.E.Y.S. Conference and others like it are an excellent resource for bank and credit union staff looking to achieve these recommendations and enhance their preparedness for the future of banking.

About Tandem Security and Compliance Software: Tandem was the first comprehensive online Information Security Program software solution designed to help financial institutions create and maintain a complete program to comply 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, Business Continuity Plan, Identity Theft Prevention Program, Internet Banking Security Program, Audit Management, Social Media Management, Cybersecurity Assessment, and Phishing. Today, Tandem serves more than 1,300 financial institutions, with over 16,000 active users.

CoNetrix has met all requirements to maintain it's status as a Cisco Select Certified Partner. In addition, CoNetrix has met all criteria to maintain the SMB Specialization, which reflects a company’s technology and business expertise to successfully design and deploy Cisco solutions to small and medium-sized business customers.

About CoNetrix: CoNetrix is a full-service information security and technology consulting company with roots dating back to 1977.  CoNetrix provides a variety of technology and security services and solutions including: network consulting, managed services, secure cloud hosting, security testing, and online security and compliance software.

CoNetrix has attained the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status for the 10th straight year. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies, and have the closest working relationship with Microsoft. At this level, CoNetrix has access to the resources and support needed to provide its customers with the highest level of services for Microsoft products and solutions.

In addition, as a Microsoft Gold Partner, CoNetrix has achieved the following Microsoft Competencies:

• Gold Hosting
• Silver Application Development
• Silver Datacenter
• Silver Devices and Deployment
• Silver Intelligent Systems
• Silver Midmarket Solution Provider

CoNetrix is excited to announce the release of Tandem Audit Management Pro, an expanded version of Tandem Audit Management Standard that was launched on December 17, 2013.

Tandem Audit Standard is a management tool providing institutions with the ability to enter, track, and respond to any type of audit or exam.  Tandem Audit Pro expands the audit manager tool's features and gives institutions the ability to create workprograms and conduct audits.

“We have been working diligently for two years to develop an audit management software to help organize and streamline the process of conducting an audit or exam,” said Russ Horn, President for CoNetrix. “Our goal in developing the online tool was to automate some elements of audit project management and simplify the audit management process.”

The Tandem Audit Management Pro module was launched in beta on September 8, 2015. Some of the key features provided by the tool include enterprise-wide management of custom work programs, work paper storage and downloads, creation and distribution of audit questionnaires, and graphical representations of the data.

About Tandem Security and Compliance Software: Tandem was the first comprehensive online Information Security Program software solution designed to help financial institutions create and maintain a complete program to comply 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, business continuity plan, identity theft prevention program, Internet banking security program, audit management, social media management, and cybersecurity assessment. Today, Tandem serves more than 1,000 financial institutions, with over 15,000 active users in 49 states.

About CoNetrix: CoNetrix 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, IT audits, security vulnerability testing, risk management, technology consulting, Aspire cloud hosting, and managed network services. Security is designed into all of its offerings, from its software to its consulting services. CoNetrix specifically serves 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 is excited to announce the release of Tandem Cybersecurity Assessment, a new online tool that streamlines the process for financial institutions completing the FFIEC’s cybersecurity self-assessment.

In June, the FFIEC released a Cybersecurity Assessment Tool to help financial institutions identify their risks and assess their cybersecurity preparedness. The assessment tool is designed to provide a repeatable and measurable process for banks and credit unions to measure their cybersecurity preparedness over time.

The Tandem Cybersecurity Assessment Tool provides a quick, easy, electronic way to complete the FFIEC cybersecurity self-assessment. Users log in to Tandem and complete a questionnaire to generate their institution’s inherent risk profile and maturity level. Results live in Tandem for tracking and reporting on a regular basis.

“We have been anticipating the release of new guidance on cybersecurity,” said Russ Horn, President for CoNetrix. “Our goal in developing the online tool was to help eliminate some of the guesswork and assist in creating an efficient and usable work process.”

The Tandem Cybersecurity Assessment tool is launching in phases and will be available as a free or professional version. Some of the key features provided by the tool will include graphical representations of the data, analysis reports including gap analysis, ability to compare results with similar financial institutions, downloads and reports including a board of directors report template, and a plan of action template to improve maturity levels when applicable.

CoNetrix announced the launch of the new tool on July 29, 2015, in a webinar directed to financial institutions about the new FFIEC cybersecurity guidance. Over 400 attendees were present.

About Tandem Security and Compliance Software: Tandem was the first comprehensive online Information Security Program software solution designed to help financial institutions create and maintain a complete program to comply 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, business continuity plan, identity theft prevention program, Internet banking security program, audit management, social media management, and now, cybersecurity assessment. Today, Tandem serves more than 600 financial institutions, with over 14,000 active users in 49 states.

About CoNetrix: CoNetrix is a full-service technology consulting, security and compliance firm with roots dating back to 1977. Founded in Lubbock, Texas, CoNetrix now serves customers across the U.S., providing a variety of technology and security solutions, including online security and compliance software, IT audits, security vulnerability testing, risk management, technology consulting, Aspire cloud hosting, and managed network services. Security is designed into all of its offerings, from its software to its consulting services. CoNetrix specifically serves 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 is pleased to announce its Tandem Cybersecurity Assessment is a candidate for the BankNews 2015 Innovative Solutions Awards.

The 2015 Innovative Solutions Awards, sponsored by BankNews, recognize companies that have introduced or significantly enhanced products designed to help community banks become more efficient, expand their capabilities and, ultimately, better serve their customers. The Innovative Solutions Awards are presented in four categories:

• Equipment / Hardware Solution
• Consulting / Outsourcing / Training Solution
• Management / Operations / Processing Solution
• eBanking Solutions (Online/Mobile/Tablet/Remote)

CoNetrix Tandem Cybersecurity Assessment is a candidate for the “Management / Operations / Processing Solution.” The Tandem Cybersecurity Assessment tool provides a quick, easy, electronic way to complete the FFIEC cybersecurity self-assessment released on June 30, 2015. Users log in to Tandem and complete a questionnaire to generate their institution’s inherent risk profile and maturity level. Results live in Tandem for tracking and reporting on a regular basis. The tool is free to financial institutions with pro features coming soon.

To read more about the entries, visit http://www.banknews.com/ISA_Entries.

Voting begins August 1.

To cast your vote, visit BankNews.com or go directly to http://surveys.verticalresponse.com/a/show/180223/c8c49214c0/0.

On July 10, 2015, the Credit Union Times Magazine published an article written by Roy Urrico titled "Making Security Affordable."  The article examines the increasing cost of data breaches and addresses the NCUA Fraud and Cybersecurity Grant Initiative, a grant specifically for Low Income Designated (LID) Credit Unions to use in an effort to increase cybersecurity.  The article goes on to describe the three special limited-time, discounted CoNetrix offerings that qualify under the grant.  Quoting both CoNetrix President Russ Horn and Alliance Federal Credit Union President/CEO Scott Rose, the article illustrates how partnership with CoNetrix can help credit unions increase cybersecurity.

Read the full article online now at http://www.cutimes.com/2015/07/10/making-security-affordable.

CoNetrix launches their new website featuring a fresh new visual identity.

CoNetrix introduced a new look to their visual identity today with the release of their new, responsive website. The new look features a rebranding effort to better represent the CoNetrix brand as a “family of technology companies,” with updates to company and product logos, new tag lines, and a new color palette.

The new design incorporates an engaging and extended color palette representing the excitement and energy of technology while emphasizing long-standing CoNetrix values of trust and stability. “The extended color palette will enhance our marketing flexibility and allow us the freedom to design products with a cohesive visual appeal,” states Lauren Wiley, Creative Director for CoNetrix.

CoNetrix first unveiled the plans for new colors and logos to their customers at their annual K.E.Y.S. Conference in May. Although each CoNetrix division is now branded separately — each is part of the CoNetrix family of technology companies. The just-released version of their new website incorporates all these design elements and business philosophy. Wiley informed customers that while the new logos and colors appear today on the new website, it will take CoNetrix up to a year to implement these new designs in all areas of the business.

About CoNetrix: CoNetrix, LLC. is a “family of technology companies” as described in the tag line of their new company logo. With roots dating back to 1977, CoNetrix companies include: CoNetrix Technology, providing network consulting, managed services, and secure cloud hosting (product tag “Aspire”); CoNetrix Security, providing IT audits, cybersecurity vulnerability testing, and information security consulting; Tandem, security and compliance software for financial institutions; and nQativ, developers of Activity, an ERP solution providing accounting in “high definition”.

To learn more about CoNetrix and see their new public website, visit http://www.conetrix.com.