Having a Healthy Fear of Efficiency

Efficiency is described in the dictionary as “effective operation as measured by a comparison of production with cost (as in energy, time, and money)”. It’s one of those concepts that have an affinity towards, trying to find the most effective and efficient process in business, my personal life, and beyond. However, I’ve also learned to […]

Visual Based Post [Blogging Blueprint]

INTRODUCTION: An image post uses a visual element as the centerpiece of your post, such as a SlideShare presentation, infographic, comic, or high-resolution images. Use your introduction to provide a caption for your image(s). Why is it valuable? What’s the point? Image posts don’t require a lot of text, so choose your words wisely. Here […]

Vulnerability Assessments

Hackers are today’s common thieves. Being a victim of a intrusion attack can not only affect your network but could affect your business. We can conduct rigorous internal and external intrusion tests, analyze the vulnerabilities, and provide you with a report and assurance that your institution is safe and protected. Vulnerability scanning employs software that […]

Free Lunch Friday!

Last Thursday afternoon Brad sent out this Basecamp Message to the team:

In my Sock Drawer…

“Safety is not in the Absence of Danger.” What a profound statement. In light of the saddening events at Fort Hood this is hits very close to home. A soldier deployed to Iraq had to call her husband at Fort Hood, to ensure he was safe. How ironic. It’s even more ironic that I once […]

Q: Is a mixed managed security environment best for my FI?

We got a great question from Matt, he attended our last webinar, and I thought it would be great to share his question and Eric Kitchens’ answer. If you have more questions, please send them to us at info@thegarlandgroup.net and we will continue to help!

Chairman-Elect Jeff Austin III to testify on Condition of Financial Institutions today

Senator Dodd seems to be considering dropping his committee’s plans to create a standalone Consumer Financial Protection Agency. But the focus will continue on strengthening regulations. TBA Chairman-Elect Jeff Austin III to testify this morning at Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit hearing TBA’s Chairman-Elect Jeff Austin III, vice chairman of Austin Bank, Jacksonville, will […]