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Trust is Your Currency. Don’t Let Cyberthreats Devalue It.
Together with Cisco, we deliver scalable, enterprise-grade security designed for the pace of modern banking. Today, customers expect their bank or credit union to deliver seamless digital experiences without compromising security. But modern attackers are moving just as fast – and they are targeting institutions of all sizes, not just the big names on Wall Street.
As a trusted technology partner to banks and financial services firms, Network Center Inc. (NCI) understands the unique challenges you face.
Here are the top 5 risks financial institutions must prepare for in 2025 – and how to stay ahead of them:
1. Ransomware Attacks Are Surging in Financial Services
Financial organizations remain prime targets for ransomware gangs, who know even a few hours of downtime can cost millions in lost transactions and regulatory fines.
What You Can Do:
- Implement multi-layered defenses to block ransomware before it reaches critical systems.
- Leverage Cisco’s AI-driven XDR to detect and neutralize attacks in real-time.
2. Phishing Schemes Are Growing More Sophisticated
Employees are often the weakest link. A single click on a malicious email can expose sensitive account information or customer PII.
What You Can Do:
- Protect logins with Cisco Duo’s multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Deploy Cisco Secure Email to stop phishing attempts before they hit inboxes.
- Regularly train employees on cybersecurity best practices.
3. Legacy Systems Are Compliance Nightmares
Older infrastructure creates compliance gaps and vulnerabilities, especially with FDIC and FFIEC cybersecurity guidelines tightening every year.
What You Can Do:
- Modernize your network architecture with Cisco Secure Firewall and Cisco Umbrella DNS-layer security for compliance-ready protection.
4. Cloud Adoption Without Security is a Recipe for Disaster
As more banks adopt cloud-based applications and core banking systems, traditional perimeter defenses are no longer enough.
What You Can Do:
- Extend security to every device and cloud app with Cisco Umbrella and Zero Trust Network Access models.
5. AI-Powered Threats Are Changing the Game
Threat actors are using AI to bypass legacy defenses and launch faster, more targeted attacks.
What You Can Do:
- Fight fire with fire using Cisco’s AI-powered security solutions like XDR and Talos threat intelligence.
- Partner with a trusted local advisor like NCI to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Secure Your Financial Institution Today.
Your customers trust you with their most sensitive information. Don’t let that trust be broken by preventable cybersecurity incidents.
Network Center Inc. is your local partner for Cisco’s best-in-class security solutions, helping financial institutions across the region stay compliant and protected in an ever-changing threat landscape.
Download our “Banking Cybersecurity Checklist” to see if your institution is prepared for the world of modern banking.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact us today.
