On November 3, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council ("FFIEC") released its Cybersecurity Assessment General Observations. The FFIEC performed a cybersecurity assessment at more than 500 community financial institutions to evaluate the institutions' preparedness to mitigate cybersecurity threats. The FFIEC's General Observations describe common themes and issues that institutions might consider when assessing their own preparedness.

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