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Tandem Compliance Calendar Pro was designed to help financial institutions identify, schedule and track important dates impacting bank and credit union regulatory requirements.

CoNetrix is pleased to announce the release of Tandem Compliance Calendar Pro. A module in their Tandem Security and Compliance online software suite, the Tandem Compliance Calendar Pro is intended to help financial institutions identify, schedule and track important dates impacting bank and credit union regulatory requirements including reporting, audits, training, operations, and compliance.

Tandem Compliance Calendar Pro is the next level up from the basic Tandem Compliance Calendar that is being offered as a complimentary service to financial institutions. Some of the features offered in the basic Tandem Compliance Calendar include: a dashboard overview displaying upcoming events, past due events, proposed events, and year at a glance; a calendar view for visually managing events; an event scheduler to see, schedule, and track repeating requirements; event categories to sort and filter events; email notifications and reminders for tasks and events; and a list of recommended recurring events.

In addition to the basic features available in the complimentary Compliance Calendar, the premium version offers: downloadable documents in editable Microsoft format; customizable categories in addition to the CoNetrix suggested event categories; file attachment capabilities for storing event results and reports; task functionality for assigning multiple recurring tasks; the ability to export events to Outlook/iCal; and an optional role with read-only access.

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, and compliance calendar. Today, Tandem serves more than 600 financial institutions, with over 11,000 active users in over 45 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, cloud hosting, and managed 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, the leading information security and technology solutions provider for financial institutions, announces the expansion of its Tandem Risk Assessment to include Information Asset Risk Assessments. As part of the Tandem Security and Compliance online software suite, the Information Asset Risk Assessment portion provides templates to assist in quantifying the likelihood and potential damage of threats to various individual assets belonging to financial institutions.

The Tandem Risk Assessment includes two components: Information Security Risk Assessment and Information Asset Risk Assessments. The Information Security Risk Assessment is threat-based and includes a step-by-step process with a questionnaire designed to provide recommended risk levels for more than 60 pre-defined threats to financial institutions. The Information Security Risk Assessment was developed to help banks and credit unions complete their annually required Information Security Risk Assessments per GLBA.

The new Information Asset Risk Assessment offers the ability to manage information assesses and conduct specific risk assessments against these assets. The software module offers asset specific risk assessment types (which act as templates for different assets); data type management to manage data classification and document which assets house various data types; and a threat management component to manage controls, compliance, impact, and guidance associated with identified threats.

CoNetrix security professionals have designed Tandem software using guidance from the FFIEC, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, and CFPB. The web-based risk assessment software follows a multi-step process with downloadable documents in Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF formats.

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, and compliance calendar. Today, Tandem serves more than 600 financial institutions, with over 11,000 active users in over 45 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, cloud hosting, and managed 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.

Over 140 attendees gathered for the 3rd annual Tandem User Group & Information Security Conference, which took place May 2-3, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. Attendees representing 66 financial institutions across the U.S. attended educational sessions covering Tandem modules in both beginner and advanced levels, as well as topics in information security and technology. Several attendees took advantage of one-on-one time with CoNetrix security & compliance consultants and finished their entire Information Security Programs! For more information, visit www.CoNetrix.com/UserGroup or view photos on the CoNetrix Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CoNetrix. Stay tuned for details on the 2014 spring conference!

CoNetrix attended the 2013 ICBA Techworld sponsored by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) on March 11th and 12th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The convention attracts community bankers and industry leaders from all over the nation. The ICBA National Convention and TechWorld is known as the largest community banking industry event in the nation and features more vendors than any other bank association tradeshow.

During the conference, CoNetrix held a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card. Darwin Rabenberg with First State Bank of Newcastle, Wyoming was the lucky winner! Thank you to everyone who came by to visit the CoNetrix booth.

To learn more about this conference and other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Independent Community Bankers of America, visit www.icba.org.

CoNetrix attended The ONE – Opportunity, Networking and Education – Conference sponsored by the Illinois Bankers Association on March 6-7, 2013 in Springfield, Illinois. The ONE combines three conferences into one convenient program, with thought-provoking presentations in the categories of marketing, financial management, human resources, leadership, lending, retail banking, and technology/operations.

During the conference, CoNetrix held a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Jennifer Craig with First Federal Savings Bank in Ottawa, Illinois was the lucky winner! Thank you to everyone who came by to visit the CoNetrix booth.

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

CoNetrix attended the 2013 Bank Technology Conference sponsored by the Kansas Bankers Association on February 19-20 in Topeka, Kansas. The conference was another success! Topics covered various areas of security, technology, and regulatory requirements. Breakout sessions provided more in-depth information on regulatory guidance, new technology, and social media. At the conference, Ed McMurray and Stephanie Chaumont of CoNetrix presented a session titled "Data Leakage."

During the exhibitor showcase, CoNetrix held a drawing for a $100 Visa Gift Card. Billy Hatfield of Community National Bank in Seneca, Kansas was the lucky winner! Thank you to everyone who came by to visit the CoNetrix booth.

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

CoNetrix attended the Texas Bankers Association’s (TBA) 10th Annual Technology Conference as an exhibitor February 13-15 at the La Torretta Lake Resort & Conference Center in Montgomery, Texas. The conference is designed to explore industry best practices, state-of-the-art solutions and current issues such as security, compliance, and operational efficiencies. At the conference, Russ Horn of CoNetrix presented a session titled "Top Security Threats of 2013."

During the conference, CoNetrix had a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Carla Landes with Commercial National Bank of Brady, Texas was the lucky winner! Thank you to everyone who came by to visit the CoNetrix booth.

To learn more about this conference and other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Texas Bankers Association, visit www.texasbankers.com/education.php.

CoNetrix attended the CUISPA 2013 IT Risk Management & Security Summit as an exhibitor February 6-7 in Austin, Texas. CUISPA is a national organization of credit union IT professionals who gather to share knowledge, discuss strategies, and network to improve risk management practices.

During the conference, CoNetrix had a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Larry Suffern from Security Service Credit Union in San Antonio, Texas was the lucky winner!

To learn more about CUISPA, visit www.cuispa.org.

CoNetrix attended the 2013 Nebraska Bankers Association Bank Technology Conference held February 5-6, 2013 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The conference was very well attended and featured informative sessions on evolving technology and associated security.

During the conference, CoNetrix held a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Chris Schumacher from Columbus Bank & Trust Company of Columbus, Nebraska was the lucky winner! Thank you to everyone who came by to visit the CoNetrix booth.

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