The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) members are taking a number of initiatives to raise awareness among financial institutions and their critical third-party service providers regarding cybersecurity risks and the need to identify, assess, and mitigate them in light of the increasing volume and sophistication of cyber threats.
Recent Summaries and Comment Letters
| Date | Topic | Summary | Comment Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System | Available | Comments are due to NCUA by August 17, 2026 |
Financial institutions are increasingly dependent on information technology and telecommunications to deliver services to consumers and businesses every day. Disruption, degradation, or unauthorized alteration of information and systems that support these services can affect operations, institutions, and their core processes, and undermine confidence in the nation’s financial services sector.