OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE COLORADO BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Pub. 12 2022-2023 Issue 5

Malware’s Changing Tactics SEO Poisoning in 2023

Protection against SEO attacks, in general, begins with good threat intelligence, blocking known websites and domains associated with these attacks. Attackers are always iterating. In the early 1990s, firewalls were first built to stop attacks on public-facing servers. Attackers then learned to do port scans to break firewalls. Fast forward to the 2020s and email […]

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Why It’s Not Too Late for Interest Rate Swaps

“Has the train left the station? Are we trying to bolt the door after the horse has left the stable?”  These are the types of questions community bank Directors are asking in the aftermath of the largest single-year interest rate increase since 1980. Playing catch-up in its fight to control inflation, the Federal Reserve’s rate

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Want Your Content Viewed? Better Pay Attention to Google

It’s time for banks to become smarter about creating search engine optimized content that can truly leverage what Google is prioritizing when it comes to the SERP (Search Engine Results Page) and the recent algorithm updates. SEO, as you know, now plays a more critical role than ever in the marketing content that you create

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CBA Centerpoint: Going Beyond the Desk to Hear the Stories of Colorado Bankers

Jordan Dunn Vice President Bank of Colorado What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? The most rewarding aspect of my job is helping customers reach their financial goals — helping a business grow, a couple buying their first home, or a customer’s child opening their first savings account are just a few examples.

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Six Ways to Effectively Market Your Financial Institution

When it comes to life’s most significant purchases, like buying a home or car, consumers don’t go into the process without research, word-of-mouth recommendations, or support from an expert. The same applies when consumers search for a financial institution to keep their money safe, invest, or borrow from.  According to Think with Google, 53% of

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Advancing Notarization with RON

Remote online notarization uses industry-standard audio-visual technology and Knowledge Based Authentication (KBA), as well as ID Credentialing, to identify the signer while ensuring their privacy. Digital technology is disrupting traditional documentation processing and paving the way to more convenient and efficient transactions. As paper pushing sunsets, the electronic equivalent is powering secure digital alternatives. Remote

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Multi-Failure Authentication: Finding and Fixing Gaps in MFA

Multifactor authentication, or MFA, is widely regarded by security professionals as one of the best tools you can use to keep your accounts safe. Multifactor authentication, or MFA, is widely regarded by security professionals as one of the best tools you can use to keep your accounts safe. By now, you probably already know how

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Bankers in Action

CBA Hosts Events Highlighting the Importance of Connecting with Public Officials February 2: Dinner with Democratic Elected OfficialsCBA hosted a dinner with Colorado Democratic Officials and enjoyed an evening of great conversations, laughter, and delicious food. Brett Wyss, Senate Majority Leader Dominick Moreno, Jenifer Waller, Matthew Propst (from left) Melanie Layton, Rep. Shannon Bird (from

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