Cybersecurity Resources to Help Protect Your Credit Union and Members

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on October 22, 2026

Protecting member information and maintaining trust are essential to every credit union. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, preparation is key to reducing risk, responding effectively to incidents, and helping members protect their personal information. A strong approach combines proactive safeguards, a clear response plan, and communication that keeps members informed.

Explore these GoWest resources to help strengthen your credit union’s cybersecurity efforts and support members before, during, and after an incident:

Compliance Cybersecurity Resources

The GoWest Compliance team maintains a library of resources to help credit unions navigate cybersecurity protection, detection, and response. Resources include regulatory guidance, federal reporting tools, best practices, and service providers.

GoWest Compliance Bulletins and Fraud Alerts are an important way to stay informed about important issues and threats to your credit union and members. Subscribe here.

Marketing and PR Support

The GoWest Marketing & PR Resource Center offers tools to help credit unions communicate proactively with members and provide clear, timely information if an incident occurs, including the Cybersecurity Crisis Communication Playbook. We welcome feedback on additional resource needs, as well as model messaging your credit union is willing to share.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

The FTC offers information about the latest scams, identity theft and online security and advice on how to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.

State Attorney General Websites

Credit unions can visit their state Attorney General’s website for additional information about fraud and scams.

AARP

AARP has a vast Fraud Resource Center with information on to how to spot and avoid the common scams.

If you have questions about GoWest’s compliance resources, contact the GoWest Compliance team at 800.546.4465 or [email protected].

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