Common Sense from The Commonwealth
Check out our insightful Blogs on the current state of the Mortgage Industry
Freddie Mac Information Security Requirements
Explore Freddie Mac's information security requirements categorized into administrative, technical, and operational controls for defense-in-depth. Expert insights from CISSP Kevin Robinson on building a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for Seller/Servicers.
Cybersecurity Is Strategic
Cybersecurity decisions impact the entire organization. They must be strategic, guiding long-term outcomes like the WWII "defeat Germany first" approach. Integrate security from idea inception to influence design, processes, and culture. Prioritize it to ensure availability, confidentiality, and data integrity.
Cyber Risk is Systemic
Cyber risk is like a domino effect. Today’s businesses rely on so many connected pieces (cloud services, apps, the internet, and even employees clicking the wrong email) that a problem in one spot can quickly spread and hurt the whole company. Learn how you can help protect against it, especially in the mortgage industry which is part of the bigger financial world.
Everyone Owns Cyber Risk: Shared Responsibility in Mortgage Cybersecurity
In the mortgage industry, cyber risk cuts across every department, from board oversight to compliance with GLBA Safeguards Rule. True protection requires everyone to own it, not just the CISO.

