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Bristol County Savings Promotes Two Branch Managers to Assistant VP/Regional Branch Administrator
Patricia Cochrane will oversee business development and branch operations for the Attleboro, MA, North Attleboro, MA, Franklin, MA and Pawtucket, RI branch offices. George J. Mendros will be responsible for overseeing operations in two Taunton, MA branches, 2 Raynham, MA branches, and the Rehoboth, MA branch. - March 24, 2007 - Bristol County Savings Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Interviews World’s First CISO Steve Katz
Run your information security program like a business, is one piece of advice from financial services information security luminary Steve Katz, as he shares his insights with BankInfoSecurity.com. Being an information security officer at a financial institution isn’t easy, but imagine... - March 23, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
Complacency and Information Security Don’t Mix: BankInfoSecurity Podcast with Wyatt Starnes
BankInfoSecurity.com interviews Wyatt Starnes, a pioneer in computer network intrusion detection. Wyatt Starnes is the founder of TripWire, a tool for host-based intrusion detection. - March 20, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
Bristol County Savings Bank Appoints Sandra Vandette Assistant Vice President/ Branch Manager
Vandette will oversee the day-to-day operations of the North Attleborough, MA branch of Bristol County Savings Bank, a $1.2 billion mutual savings bank founded in 1846, with headquarters in Taunton, MA. - March 20, 2007 - Bristol County Savings Bank
Crescent State Bank Launches New Web Site
Michael Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank has launched a new redesigned Web site. The improvements to the Web site include easy-to-use navigation, an online mortgage... - March 16, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Offers Free Webinar: Information Technology Risk Management Programs March 27
BankInfoSecurity.com offers a free webinar on the FDIC's IT-RMP examination process for financial institutions to understand the exam, using case studies with real results. - March 13, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity.com Offers FDIC Cyber Fraud and Financial Crime Webinar March 15
BankInfoSecurity.com webinar on current cyber fraud and financial crime trends is led by an FDIC Examination Specialist and will discuss the FDIC’s Cyber Fraud and Financial Crime Report. - March 09, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity.com Offers PCI Compliance Webinar March 13
BankInfoSecurity.com offers webinar to learn how to achieve and maintain PCI data security compliance, a must for financial institutions and companies issuing credit and debit cards. - March 09, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
Bradford & Bingley International Introduces a 5.8 Percent Internet Savings Bond with Emergency Access
Offshore savings bank Bradford & Bingley International has introduced a fixed-rate savings bond with the flexibility of an emergency access feature. - March 07, 2007 - Bradford & Bingley International
Bristol County Savings Bank Has Announced the Promotion of Seven Vice Presidents to the Position of Senior Vice President
Bristol County Savings Bank has announced the promotion of seven Vice Presidents to the position of Senior Vice President. Bristol County Savings Bank, a $1.2 billion mutual savings bank founded in 1846 and headquartered in Taunton, MA, has 10 offices in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. - March 06, 2007 - Bristol County Savings Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Interviews Doug Johnson, American Banking Association
The largest banking association’s senior policy advisor gave his insights into what financial institutions really need during a podcast with BankInfoSecurity.com. - February 27, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity.com Offers New Webinar on SOX Compliance
SOX compliance is one of the more difficult tasks facing financial institutions. BankInfoSecurity.com offers webinar led by experienced risk management, internal/IT audit and IT compliance professional. - February 21, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
Port City Capital Bank Honored By Business North Carolina Magazine
Keith Betts, president of Port City Capital Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank has been named one of the state’s most efficient banks for 2006 by Business North Carolina magazine. Port City Capital Bank... - February 16, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Podcast Features Interview with BITS Executive
As part of its ongoing podcast series, BankInfoSecurity.com talks with Catherine Allen, CEO of BITS, a financial service industry consortium made up of 100 of the largest financial institutions in the US. - February 14, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Media Partnership with CardTech/SecurTech (CTST) Conference 2007
BankInfoSecurity.com announced it has entered a media partnership with Source Media regarding its CardTech/SecurTech (CTST) Conference 2007, May 15-17 in San Francisco, California. - February 14, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent Financial Corporation Executive to Speak at 2007 Southeast SuperCommunity Banking Conference
Michael G. Carlton, president and CEO of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ: “CRFN”), will be a presenting at the 2007 Southeast SuperCommunity Bank Conference on February 14 and 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Carlton will... - February 09, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
New Credit Union Information Security Website Launches
A new website specifically for the credit union community – www.CUInfoSecurity.com has launched. The new site organizes the latest credit union information security related regulations, news, and education for the credit union community. - February 06, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Launches Switch Kit
Michael Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank has launched the Crescent State Bank Switch Kit, a package that allows for easier account transitions from outside financial... - February 05, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank President Speaks at Local Chapter of National Association of Investment Clubs
Michael Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), will be the guest speaker at the Stock Study Group of the Central North Carolina Chapter (CNCC) of the National Association of Investment Clubs (NAIC)... - February 01, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent Financial Corporation Announces 63% Increase in Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings and 56% Increase in 2006 Annual Earnings
Crescent Financial Corporation (NasdaqGM: CRFN), parent company of Crescent State Bank in Cary, North Carolina and Port City Capital Bank in Wilmington, North Carolina today announced unaudited net income for the year ended December 31, 2006 of $4,904,000 reflecting a 56% increase over net income... - January 22, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Software Security World Authority Gary McGraw on BankInfoSecurity.com Podcast
Gary McGraw’s incisive view on information security at financial institutions is now part of BankInfoSecurity.com’s podcast series. - January 16, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Names City Executive for Holly Springs Office
Kenneth Meyer Chosen to Lead Community Bank Office - January 12, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Cyber Luminary Howard A. Schmidt Featured on BankInfoSecurity.com Podcast
Howard A. Schmidt, pioneer in network, data and internet security is interviewed on BankInfoSecurity.com’s podcast series. - January 09, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity.com Launches Podcast Series in 2007
The new podcast series hosted by BankInfoSecurity.com will see top information security experts help solve the pressing security risk management issues facing financial institutions. - January 03, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Three New Reference Kits on Incident Response, IT Risk Assessments, and GLBA Compliance
The three new reference kits mark an addition to the Strong Authentication and Phishing reference kits already available. - December 19, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Honored by Carolina Parent Magazine
Local Publication Names Crescent a Top Bank - December 14, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces GLBA Compliance Online Workshop
This webinar will explain how financial institutions can best maintain compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Section 501(b). - December 13, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Named to Top 100 List in Business North Carolina Magazine
Local Community Bank Recognized as a Top Bank in North Carolina - December 08, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent Financial Corporation Executive to Speak at Financial Institutions Investor Conference
Michael G. Carlton Addresses New York Banking Conference - December 01, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Preparing for a Regulatory IT Exam Online Workshop
This webinar will explain how financial institutions can best prepare for a regulatory IT exam. - November 28, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
Cary Mayor Speaks at Crescent State Bank’s Junior Bank Board Meeting
Mayor Ernie McAlister Addresses Cary Junior Bank Board - November 16, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Hires New Content Director
BankInfoSecurity.com has hired industry-veteran Linda McGlasson to handle all content and editorial director job functions. Linda McGlasson is a seasoned writer and editor with 18 years of experience in writing for corporations, business publications and newspapers. She is a graduate of the... - November 15, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces ID Theft – White Collar Crimes Webinar
This webinar will explain how white-collar crimes are often interconnected and why the line between legal and illegal activities has become so hazy for financial institutions. - November 09, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony
Community Bank Breaks Ground For New Garner Office - November 06, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Phishing Trends Webinar
This workshop will focus on phishing trends that have emerged over 2005 and 2006 and discuss new threats to financial institutions to be aware of in 2007. - November 01, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Sponsors Make-A-Wish Child to Disney World
Garner Community Bank to Send Terry Eason to Disney World - October 30, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Information Security for Board Members and Senior Management Workshop
This workshop will help ensure that board members and senior management have a firm understanding of risk assessment, security controls, monitoring, testing and training techniques. - October 24, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Information Security Vendor Management Workshop
This workshop will focus on third-party oversight from the moment a project is initiated through production implementation and beyond. - October 17, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Announces New Members of Cary Junior Bank Board
First Meeting of 2006-2007 School Year to be Held on Sept. 19 - October 13, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Assistant Vice President Honored At Women In Business Awards
Triangle Business Journal Names Julie Clark To Exclusive List oOf Top Women Professionals - October 06, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces IT Risk Assessments Online Workshop
This workshop will focus on the risk assessment process for a community bank, including a sample matrix that can be adapted for any institution. - October 05, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Employee Named to Garner Chamber Board
Julie Clark Elected to Garner Chamber Of Commerce Board - October 03, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Business Continuity Planning Online Workshop
As part of the Interagency Guidelines Establishing Information Security Standards as per the GLBA act of 2001, one of the required compensating controls that banks must have is a comprehensive business continuity plan. - September 27, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Announces New Employee
Sally A. Neuman Joins Local Bank As Vice President. - September 15, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces FFIEC FAQ’s Webinar
BankInfoSecurity.com has announced it will be presenting a webinar on decoding the recent FAQ’s released by the FFIEC regarding their strong authentication guidance. - September 06, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
BankInfoSecurity.com Adds Vendor News Section to Website
BankInfoSecurity.com has implemented a Vendor News section on its website, highlighting the press releases most important to the banking information security community. - August 29, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Announces New Employee
Danielle Beagley Joins Local Bank as Marketing Coordinator. - August 25, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
Community Banks of Northern California Breaks Ground August 24th on New Lathrop Branch
Community Banks of Northern California, a leading community bank headquartered in Tracy, today announced that it will break ground on its new Lathrop branch with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, August 24th from 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. This full-service branch, which will be managed by Don... - August 24, 2006 - Community Banks of Northern California
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Information Security Awareness Program Online Workshop
Next to employees, a company’s greatest asset is its information, and it is the responsibility of every staff member to ensure that its confidentiality, integrity, and availability remain intact. - August 22, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent Financial Corporation Executive to Present at National Conference
Michael Carlton Speaks at 11th Annual Community Bank Conference. - August 18, 2006 - Crescent State Bank