MDT, a CUSO that helps credit unions navigate complex financial technology ecosystems, today announced the availability of its new cybersecurity report, Making Your Credit Union a Harder Target: A Practical Approach to Cybersecurity in an Evolving Threat Landscape. The report provides credit union leaders with actionable insights and strategies to reduce cyber risk, strengthen operational resilience and make more informed security decisions as threats become more sophisticated and artificial intelligence reshapes both attack and defense.

Cybersecurity can feel overwhelming for credit unions of all sizes. Threats evolve quickly, technology environments continue to grow more complex, and AI is giving defenders and cybercriminals new capabilities. This report helps credit unions focus on becoming harder targets by closing routine gaps, prioritizing critical assets, strengthening identity and access controls, and building security into business decisions from the start.

“You can’t eliminate every single cyber risk, but you can make your credit union a harder target,” said Jason Sharabani, Senior Manager of Internal Audit & Compliance at MDT. “That starts with understanding what matters most, controlling access appropriately and ensuring the basics are consistently executed, making it more difficult for an attacker to get in or move through the organization once inside.”

The report highlights several practical priorities for credit unions, including identifying the organization’s most critical systems and data; keeping systems patched, supported and properly configured; regularly reviewing employee and administrative access; making Security and Compliance part of business decisions from the beginning; and extending cybersecurity expectations across the full vendor lifecycle.

The report also examines how AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape. While AI can make phishing and social-engineering attempts more convincing and scalable, it can also help security teams process information, monitor activity and automate repetitive tasks.

“AI is changing the game on both sides,” said Montana Arble, Senior Security Architect at MDT. “Organizations need to understand the risks AI introduces while also finding responsible ways to use it to strengthen their own defenses. We need AI to defeat AI.”

To learn more, download the full report, Making Your Credit Union a Harder Target: A Practical Approach to Cybersecurity in an Evolving Threat Landscape.

About MDT

MDT helps credit unions navigate complex financial technology ecosystems, ensuring they remain institutions of choice for members. In addition to hosting the Symitar core processing system from Jack Henry™, MDT provides credit unions with the tools and technology needed to compete and grow. Committed to partnership, security, and compliance, MDT takes a collaborative approach to service—leveraging deep industry expertise to understand each institution’s unique needs and foster long-term success. MDT supports over 100 credit unions with cloud-based solutions, expert consulting, and digital transformation strategies. With MDT, credit unions across the country can more effectively implement technology, boost efficiencies, and enhance member service. Visit mdtmi.com for more information or connect on LinkedIn.

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