DNS filtering built for credit unions. Defend member data across every branch, secure online and mobile banking, achieve NCUA compliance, and protect shared branching networks -- all without the enterprise IT budget of a big bank.
Credit unions face the same web-based risks as major banks but operate with a fraction of the security budget and IT staff. Small and mid-sized credit unions typically have one to three IT professionals responsible for everything from desktop support to cybersecurity -- yet NCUA examiners expect the same level of security controls as institutions ten times their size.
DNS filtering provides disproportionate security value for credit unions: a single network-level control that blocks unsafe content, restricted content, and data leakage across every branch, ATM network, and employee device without requiring dedicated security analysts or complex infrastructure.
We understand that credit union IT teams wear many hats. Our platform is designed for simplicity without sacrificing capability. A single web-based dashboard manages DNS filtering across every branch, with pre-built policies for credit union environments that work out of the box.
The 90-million-domain database includes specific tracking of content risks targeting credit unions: restricted domains impersonating CUNA, CO-OP Financial, Fiserv, Symitar, and other CU service providers. We block the exact domains that attackers use to trick credit union employees and members.
Automated compliance reporting generates the documentation NCUA examiners request during information security reviews. Instead of spending weeks preparing for examinations, your IT team can produce comprehensive security reports in minutes, freeing them to focus on serving members.
Big bank content risks with community institution resources
Credit unions exist on member trust. A single data breach exposing member SSNs, account numbers, or financial records can destroy decades of community goodwill. Members who lose trust do not come back, and the reputational damage extends beyond the affected institution to the entire credit union movement.
Most credit unions under $500 million in assets have fewer than three IT staff members. These professionals manage networks, applications, desktop support, and compliance simultaneously. They need security solutions that work autonomously, not tools that require constant tuning and dedicated security analysts.
NCUA examiners increasingly focus on cybersecurity during safety and soundness examinations. They expect documented policies, implemented controls, and evidence of ongoing monitoring. Failing to demonstrate adequate security can result in Matters Requiring Attention or even Cease and Desist orders.
Managing consistent security across multiple branch locations, each with its own network equipment, is challenging for small IT teams. Branch employees may inadvertently circumvent security controls, and each location represents an independent attack vector that must be protected equally.
Participation in shared branching networks like CO-OP connects your systems to hundreds of other credit unions. A compromised partner institution could attempt to exploit these connections. DNS filtering ensures shared branching traffic is restricted to legitimate service domains only.
Members expect seamless online and mobile banking experiences. unsafe content access that redirect members to fake banking portals erode digital channel trust. DNS filtering blocks fraudulent domains mimicking your credit union before members ever reach them, protecting both members and your digital reputation.
Enterprise-grade protection designed for credit union simplicity
Deploy DNS filtering to any branch by simply changing DNS settings on the router. No hardware to ship, no software to install, no on-site visits required. A new branch is protected in under five minutes.
Out-of-the-box filtering policies designed for credit union environments. Teller workstations, back-office computers, public WiFi, and ATM networks each get appropriate filtering without manual configuration.
Automated generation of compliance evidence for NCUA Part 748 requirements. Export-ready reports showing content filtering metrics, policy enforcement, and incident response documentation for examiner review.
Block domains impersonating your credit union brand. Our system identifies and blocks copycat domains registered to trick your members, protecting both member assets and your institutional reputation.
Provide safe browsing on member-facing WiFi in branch lobbies. Filter inappropriate content and block restricted content without requiring members to install any software or accept certificates on their personal devices.
Receive actionable alerts only when intervention is needed. Our system handles routine content blocking autonomously, escalating only significant events that require your IT team's attention to avoid alert fatigue.
Real-world protection for credit unions of every size
A $200 million credit union with two IT staff deployed DNS filtering after a neighboring CU suffered a restricted content attack. Within the first week, the system blocked 47 malicious domains including restricted content distribution sites accessed via fraudulent emails. The IT manager now spends 15 minutes per week reviewing the dashboard instead of hours monitoring individual workstations.
A credit union with 12 branches across three counties struggled to maintain consistent security policies at every location. After deploying centralized DNS filtering, every branch received identical content filtering regardless of local network variations, and the IT director could verify compliance across all locations from a single dashboard.
A mid-size credit union facing an upcoming NCUA examination implemented DNS filtering to strengthen their information security program. During the examination, they presented automated compliance reports demonstrating proactive content filtering, continuous monitoring, and documented incident response. The examiner specifically noted the DNS filtering controls as a security strength.
A credit union using a hosted core banking system through Symitar deployed DNS filtering to ensure all core system communications resolved to authenticated Fiserv/Jack Henry domains only. This allowlist approach prevented any possibility of DNS hijacking attacks that could redirect core banking traffic to fraudulent servers, protecting member transactions at the network level.
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