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NAFCU remains committed to helping credit unions serve their members amid the coronavirus pandemic and has launched a new member-only online community – the NAFCU Cybersecurity and IT Network – specifically to foster a culture of information sharing and connection. The new network joins the association's five longstanding online networks – offered to member credit unions at no additional cost – spanning a variety of credit union professions, including human resources, lending, compliance, CFOs, and marketing.

“The credit union community is stronger when we work together, and NAFCU’s newly launched Cybersecurity and IT Network will help bring the industry together to discuss ways we can better protect our members’ financial data and strengthen our systems,” said NAFCU Executive Vice President and COO Anthony Demangone.

“Working directly with our credit union members, the NAFCU team discovered a clear need in the industry," added Demangone. "We then pivoted to create a network where credit unions can discuss and share strategies to guard against cyber thieves and fraudulent behavior, bolster security, and improve databases and internal systems. NAFCU will also take this opportunity to learn more about how we can continue to deliver extreme member service to our membership.”

Developed with direct input from NAFCU member credit unions and driven by a steering committee of credit union professionals working in the field, the Cybersecurity and IT Network gives participants access to:

• active discussion threads and knowledge exchange with peers;
• a resource library of templates, reports and training from best-in-class organizations and peers;
• behind-the-scenes insights from NAFCU staff and industry experts; and
• a member directory of fellow NAFCU member credit union cybersecurity and IT professionals to connect with.

Participation in the network is limited to the specific role/function to keep the focus on topics and networking most relevant to cybersecurity and IT roles.

Connect, share, discuss, and grow, with the Cybersecurity and IT Resources Network. View more information about the member-only network here. Representatives from NAFCU-member credit unions may use their NAFCU website login to access the network.

NAFCU members are encouraged to learn more about the association’s robust offerings of free, member-only networks, including NAFCU CFO Network, NAFCU Compliance, Risk & BSA Network, NAFCU Human Resources Network, NAFCU Lending Network, and NAFCU Marketing & Growth Network.