Securing Your Website

The Windows Operating System has been widely criticized for its vulnerabilities. Hackers continually attack Windows-based systems because more than 90% of computers use them. Even the general public has recognized the problems with Windows Internet Explorer, and this has led to many consumers downloading the free Firefox web browser because consumers understand that using a non windows-based product provides more security.

Security for financial institutions’ websites and online banking systems is paramount to consumer confidence, and website de-facing, loss of account information, or compromised security can be a recipe for disaster. Ultimately, a successful hacking attempt reported by the press and discussed in your marketplace can dissuade customers from using your internet delivery channel.

How can a community bank with limited resources protect itself?

One way a community-based financial institution can protect itself is to outsource this service to a third-party vendor who recognizes platform vulnerability. One of these vendors is The Forms Group, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, which bases its operations on the Linux Operating System. This organization developed a web "wizard" for financial institutions that is unsurpassed, offering many levels of protection and allowing the financial institution to change its web pages and designs without hidden costs. Furthermore, any of your employees can easily update interest rates or add new advertising campaigns to the website.

The Forms Group has never experienced a successful attack against its servers located at AT&T's SAS70 Data Center. nor have any of its clients ever experienced a security problem. In fact, over the past five years since The Forms Group has been hosting our Thompson Consulting Group website, we have also never experienced any "unexpected" server downtime. The Forms Group provides unlimited support throughout the year at no charge and they can help you arrange for online banking. Most impressive is the fact that your website is maintain on a second automated failover server, as well as third backup disaster recover server at another location where secure customer data is backed up from loan applications every 10 minutes. For more information about The Forms Group, you can visit their website at http://www.theformsgroup.com

How does your website measure up?

Download the BankSITE Bulletin (PDF file) and Take The Test now to determine if your website will pass regulatory inspections. You can also call Ira H. Aurit, CEO of The Forms Group at 602-867-2330 for more information.



Home Page Articles Banks Credit Unions Community Programs Our Managing Partner Contact Us Disclosures Interesting Links Privacy & Security Website Security Schedule		Securing Your Website The Windows Operating System has been widely criticized for its vulnerabilities. Hackers continually attack Windows-based systems because more than 90% of computers use them. Even the general public has recognized the problems with Windows Internet Explorer, and this has led to many consumers downloading the free Firefox web browser because consumers understand that using a non windows-based product provides more security. Security for financial institutions’ websites and online banking systems is paramount to consumer confidence, and website de-facing, loss of account information, or compromised security can be a recipe for disaster. Ultimately, a successful hacking attempt reported by the press and discussed in your marketplace can dissuade customers from using your internet delivery channel. How can a community bank with limited resources protect itself? One way a community-based financial institution can protect itself is to outsource this service to a third-party vendor who recognizes platform vulnerability. One of these vendors is The Forms Group, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, which bases its operations on the Linux Operating System. This organization developed a web "wizard" for financial institutions that is unsurpassed, offering many levels of protection and allowing the financial institution to change its web pages and designs without hidden costs. Furthermore, any of your employees can easily update interest rates or add new advertising campaigns to the website. The Forms Group has never experienced a successful attack against its servers located at AT&T's SAS70 Data Center. nor have any of its clients ever experienced a security problem. In fact, over the past five years since The Forms Group has been hosting our Thompson Consulting Group website, we have also never experienced any "unexpected" server downtime. The Forms Group provides unlimited support throughout the year at no charge and they can help you arrange for online banking. Most impressive is the fact that your website is maintain on a second automated failover server, as well as third backup disaster recover server at another location where secure customer data is backed up from loan applications every 10 minutes. For more information about The Forms Group, you can visit their website at http://www.theformsgroup.com How does your website measure up? Download the BankSITE Bulletin (PDF file) and Take The Test now to determine if your website will pass regulatory inspections. You can also call Ira H. Aurit, CEO of The Forms Group at 602-867-2330 for more information.