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How to Protect Your Organization

Security is everyone's business. 

 

Daily Banking Tips

  • Reconcile Accounts Daily: Check your accounts every day to ensure everything matches up.
  • Secure Payments: Use dual control and multifactor authentication for ACH and wire transfers.
  • Report Suspicious Transactions: Immediately report any suspicious activity to Third Coast Bank.

 

Protect Your Systems

  • Install Protection: Use anti-virus, malware, and ransomware protection on all computers and keep them updated.
  • Regular Updates: Regularly patch computers and servers.
  • Spyware Detection: Consider using spyware detection programs.
  • Secure Sessions: Ensure your browser shows "https" for secure online banking.
  • Avoid Auto Log-In: Do not use features that save usernames and passwords automatically.
  • Never Leave Unattended: Do not leave your computer unattended while using online banking.

 

For Businesses

  • Dedicated Computer: Use a separate, secure computer for online banking that does not allow email or web browsing.
  • Install a Firewall: Use a dedicated firewall.
  • Backup Data: Regularly back up your data.

 

Email

  • Be Suspicious: Be cautious of emails asking for account verification or banking credentials.
  • Avoid Clicking Links: Do not open attachments or click links in suspicious emails.

 

Password Tips

  • Strong Passwords: Use at least 8 characters with mixed case letters, numbers, and special characters.
  • Unique Passwords: Use different passwords for each website.
  • Trusted Wi-Fi: Only connect to Wi-Fi networks you trust.
  • Turn Off Auto Connect: Disable automatic connect on your mobile device.

 

Best Practices Public resources

  • Safeguarding Taxpayer Data – A Guide for Your Business
  • Safeguarding Taxpayer Data
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Small Business Quick-Start Guide