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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.

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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.

On May 18, 2015, the National Credit Union Administration announced the availability of funds for low income designated (LID) credit unions to use toward fraud and cyber security in 2015.

Between June 1 and June 30, each eligible credit union may begin applying for up to $7,500 in NCUA grant money "to assist in developing its fraud prevention and cybersecurity efforts". The purpose of this initiative is to provide funds to assist LID credit unions in protecting the personally identifiable information of members as well as enhancing security.

Some of the projects covered under the initiative include: systems test or risk assessment, systems penetration test, internal and external vulnerability test, social engineering assessment, information systems and/or cyber security training, monitoring cyber security risk exposure, developing or implementing data classification policy, compliance risk assessments, membership to a financial institution cyber security organization, etc.

In response to the NCUA fraud and cyber security grant initiative, CoNetrix president Russ Horn states: "We understand the need for information security in all sizes of financial institutions, which is why we have created affordable solutions that can be scaled to meet the budgets of low-income credit unions."

In order to assist low-income credit unions (LICUs), CoNetrix has created three limited-time, discounted offerings centered on cyber security:

• Option 1: Tandem software, including Risk Assessment, Policies, BCP, Vendor Management, and a new Phishing testing and training module;
• Option 2: Penetration Test, Social Engineering Test, Internal Vulnerability Assessment, as well as Tandem Risk Assessment and Phishing modules;
• Option 3: Penetration Test, Social Engineering Test, Internal Vulnerability Assessment, as well as Tandem Risk Assessment, Policies, BCP, Vendor Management, and new Phishing module.

In addition, CoNetrix is sponsoring several free webinars to provide education about the grant and the special, discounted offerings by CoNetrix. You can learn more about the grant and register for the webinars by going to https://www.conetrix.com/NCUAgrant.

CoNetrix is pleased to receive Honorable Mention for its AspireDocs Secure Document Sharing in the Equipment / Hardware Solution category of the BankNews 2014 Innovative Solutions Award.

AspireDocs provides secure cloud file sharing and storage hosted within the Aspire Data Center, a trusted private IT environment. AspireDocs is a perfect fit for community banks needing a more secure option to share files among employees and customers. To learn more visit: www.conetrix.com/Hosting/AspireDocs.aspx.

The 2014 Innovative Solutions Award, sponsored by BankNews, recognizes 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 (Mobile/Online) Solution

To learn more about the Innovative Solutions Award, visit the BankNews article.

On Tuesday, October 28, 2014 the ICBA and CoNetrix partnered to present an educational session, Social Media & Banking: Maintaining Cybersecurity while Expanding Your Online Presence. There were over 280 attendees and lots of great questions.

In this session, Russ Horn and Stephanie Chaumont discussed how social media can fit into a bank's strategic plan, what risks are associated with using social media, and what users can do to ensure that they stay current, while also being compliant. The session looked at how banks are currently using social media, reviewed the FFIEC guidance on Social Media, and examined what a risk management program should entail.

You're welcome to download the slides and watch the session. The session recording is provided by ICBA Independent Bankers Magazine.

CoNetrix has a software solution that specifically addresses the challenges of using Social Media in a highly regulated industry. Check out the Tandem Social Media Management module to see how you can easily maintain your risk management program and keep an official approval process for social media posting.

CoNetrix is pleased to announce three new products and services that are candidates for the BankNews 2014 Innovative Solutions Awards:

• AspireDocs Secure Document Sharing
• Tandem Audit Management online software
• Tandem Social Media Management online software

The 2014 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 (Mobile/Online) Solution

CoNetrix AspireDocs is a candidate for the “Equipment / Hardware Solution.” AspireDocs provides secure cloud file sharing and storage hosted within the Aspire Data Center, a trusted private IT environment. AspireDocs is a perfect fit for community banks needing a more secure option to share files among employees and customers.

CoNetrix Tandem Audit Management online software is a candidate for the “Consulting / Outsourcing / Training Solution.” Tandem Audit Management provides a centralized, streamlined method for financial institutions to manage, track, respond to, report, and conduct any type of audit or exam. When performed manually, this task is time-consuming and tedious. Numerous hours are spent copying, pasting, and formatting text from different reports, coordinating responses from many individuals/departments, and nagging coworkers to update responses. Tandem Audit Management replaces the inefficient portions of the audit/exam response process with a web-based management tool that allows financial institutions to focus on the valuable tasks of implementing process improvements, resolving audit/exam issues, and taking care of the customer.

CoNetrix Tandem Social Media Management online software is a candidate for the "Management / Operations / Processing Solution." Created out of direct input from community banks, Tandem Social Media Management was designed to help financial institutions effectively manage their social media activities and develop and maintain their Social Media Risk Management Program per FFIEC guidelines and industry best practices. Tandem Social Media Management includes a straight-forward process for completing a risk management program, posting to multiple social media accounts from one login, and tracking information posted about the financial institution.

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