Use Security Policies And Controls To Overcome Business Challenges
Scenario
- The organization is a regional XYZ Credit Union/Bank that has multiple branches and locations throughout the region.
- Online banking and use of the Internet are the bank’s strengths, given its limited human resources.
- The customer service department is the organization’s most critical business function.
- The organization wants to be in compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and IT security best practices regarding its employees.
- The organization wants to monitor and control use of the Internet by implementing content filtering.
- The organization wants to eliminate personal use of organization-owned IT assets and systems.
- The organization wants to monitor and control use of the email system by implementing email security controls.
- The organization wants to implement this policy for all the IT assets it owns and to incorporate this policy review into an annual security awareness training program.
Using the scenario, identify four possible IT security controls for the bank and provide rationale for your choices.
Sample Answer
Four IT Security Controls for XYZ Credit Union/Bank:
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
- Rationale: This strengthens online banking and account access by requiring more than just a password. Even if a password is compromised, the additional layer of authentication (e.g., fingerprint, code) prevents unauthorized access. This aligns with GLBA’s requirement for safeguarding customer information.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP):
- Rationale: DLP software monitors and restricts transmission of sensitive data (e.g., Social Security numbers, financial information) via email, instant messaging, and file sharing. This prevents accidental or malicious data leaks, protecting customer privacy and complying with GLBA regulations.