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April 2013
Issue #69
 
Cook Security Group is now on Twitter! Follow us and be entered to win a monthly prize! Have you heard of Twitter? Think of Twitter as a mini newsletter with important info. While the info is limited to 140 characters, we can attach a condensed link for our followers to click on and drill down into further info (i.e. EMV, PCI, and Windows 7 compliance info or hot new RemoteView Surveillance trends that reduce capital expenditures). Cook Security Group is proud to announce that you now have the ability to follow us and stay up-to-date on the latest security trends, compliance updates, Cook E-Newsletters and more!
To kick it off officially, click on our Twitter channel @CookSecurity to follow us right now, you will be entered to win a cool prize... A win/win situation! Winner will be drawn on May 1st, and we will provide a Monthly Winner for the remainder of 2013!
Did you know that you can also follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube? Click on each link to sign up and stay up to date on all things Cook!
 
Save the Date! NCR Roadshow is coming to Seattle, WA... See Interactive Teller Live! Mark your calendars... The 2013 NCR Financial Innovation Roadshow is coming to Seattle, WA and taking place at The Westin Seattle on Tuesday, June 4th. The 2013 NCR Financial Roadshow gives NCR the opportunity to bring together current and potential customers, along with partners for a one day event complete with presentations and information including NCR APTRA Interactive Teller! Interested in joining us at the NCR Roadshow? Click here to RSVP!
NCR's Interactive Teller Solution (AIT) gives your customers a high level of customer service- anytime, anywhere. AIT will also drive transactions to this lower cost channel thus reducing your overall transactions cost!
Click here to learn more about NCR APTRA Interactive Teller?
To see a live video demo, click here!
 
Cook "Security Tip"... Are your TCDs in compliance? Cook Security Group now offers RemoteView TCD/TCR! Beginning next year, new security requirements are coming for Teller Cash Dispensers and Recyclers. Are you in compliance? Are you sure the appropriate security patches are installed on your TCDs/TCRs? If you aren't sure contact Cook Security Group. We offer a new service called RemoteView TCD/TCR which can automatically upload and install Patch Reports as they become available and make sure your TCDs/TCRs are in compliance...
For more information or to schedule a Compliance Consultation, click here or email us at info@cooksecuritygroup.com.
 
What's Happening at Cook Security Group!
Cook Community Builders (CCB) Update... Cook Security Group teams up with Slingball to help fight MS! In our continued effort to serve our communities, both local and beyond, Cook Security Group has become the key sponser for Slingball which doubles as a very fun game and a very important charity. Slingball was founded by Cook's EVP/CMO, Randy Neu and brother, Cook ATM 2nd Line Technician, Carter Neu. Randy and Carter put the tournament together to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis in honor of their mother, Marilyn J. Neu, who passed away from Multiple Sclerosis in 2005. "We wanted to do something to remember our mom and help raise awareness about MS," Neu shares. "Slingball is fun and anyone can play. Our mom was all about being good to people and having fun so it was a natural fit." This year Slingball celebrates its 7th Annual tournament in Pacific City, OR... Learn more by visiting slingball.com. Would you like to play in this year's Slingball tournament? Click here to register!
To learn more about Cook Community Builders, click here.
 
Pizza Party Winners for April! Congratulations to the following customers for winning April's pizza party drawing!
- Heritage Bank, Tacoma, WA
- Sterling Bank, Santa Rosa, CA
- West Coast Bank, Beaverton, OR
- Columbia Bank, Pasco, WA
Click here to enter to win a pizza party for your branch!
Cook's monthly survey question! Congratulations to Kevin from Kamiah Community Credit Union for being this month's survey winner! March's question was: Which is the only dog that does not have a pink tongue? Answer: Chow!
This month's question is: How many years in advance does the Olympics committee determine Olympic locations? To answer, click here and you will automatically be entered to win a $25.00 Starbucks gift card!
 
Randy's "Craft Brew" of the Month: Servicing customers in six states... Our CMO, Randy Neu, enjoys exploring new craft breweries (with customers we might add!). That said, this month's Craft Brew of the Month is Moylan's IPA from Moylan's Brewery in Novato, CA! "Moylan's India Pale Ale is extremely full-bodied with sweet malt and a spicy hop finish. Two hop varieties in the Dry Hopping provide an enticing floral bouquet, with notes of resin and herbs!", Randy states. Have a suggestion for Randy in OR, WA, CA, NV, ID or MT? Click here!
Consumer Alert! Did you know that Cook integrates and consults NCR APTRA Interactive Teller? Click here to learn more!
In this Issue
 
Cook Security Group is now on Twitter! Follow us and be entered to win a monthly prize!
 
Save the Date! NCR Roadshow is coming to Seattle, WA... See Interactive Teller Live!
 
Cook "Security Tip"... Are your TCDs compliance? Cook Security Group now offers RemoteView TCD!
 
What's Happening at Cook Security Group!
 
Randy's "Craft Brew" of the Month!
Consumer Alert!
 
 
 

 

Cook Security Group E-Newsletter Archive

March 2013

- Cook Security Group Ranked #14 Oregon's 100 Best Companies to Work for- 2013!

- Save the Date... NCR Roadshow is coming to Seattle, WA!

- Cook "Security Tip"... Is your ATM in Compliance?

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

- Consumer Alert!

February 2013

- NCR enhances its video ATM technology through acquisition of software-maker uGenius Technology.

- Salin Bank first in its market to bring longer banking hours to more locations through NCR Interactive Teller!

- RemoteView Surveillance is a hit! Eliminate your DVR and view via your smart phone!

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

- Consumer Alert!

January 2013

- Cook Security Group Holiday Giveaway Winners!

- LowellBank to expand its branch network using NCR APTRA Interactive Teller!

- Cook "Security Tip"... Presidential signature ends ATM physical fee notice rule:

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

December 2012

- Cook expands Pizza Party to four regions!

 

- EMV Compliance and ATM Security Webinar by NCR

 

- Cook "Security Tip"... Workplace violence prompts rising concern:

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

- Randy's Craft Brew of the Month

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

 

November 2012

 

- Are you looking for an alternative option to having a physical DVR onsite or experiencing issues with you DVR? RemoteView Surveillance has arrived!

 

- Need a Currency or Coin Counter that fits your desktop?

 

- Cook "Security Tip"... Nameplate Cameras are an effective protective solution!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

- Randy's Craft Brew of the Month!

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

October 2012

 

- Cook Security Group has been voted one of the "Top Workplaces in Oregon, 2012"

 

- Cook "Security Tip"... Video Verification is here!

 

- Reminder... It's service agreement renewal time!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

September 2012

 

- Cook goes predictive & proactive by flagging any issue with more than 3 calls within 30 days... Better Service!

 

- Cook "Security Tip": Are your ATMs up to date with proper compliance stickers such as Surcharge, Deposit Statement and Network logos?

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

August 2012

 

- It's coming... Wait, it's here... Automated Micro Branch!

 

- Bringing the branch experience to the ATM... NCR Interactive Teller Solution!

 

- Cook "Service Tip": True or False? Only the manufacturer can service their Teller Cash Dispensers & Recyclers... Answer: False!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

July 2012

 

- Interactive Teller has arrived! Reach your clientele or members 24/7! This will revolutionize banking...

 

- Cook Security Group Open House events a success!

 

- Cook "Security Tip"... Cover multiple areas with one IP camera!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

June 2012

 

- Cook Security Group Introduces Automated PMs!

 

- Cook "Security Tip" Reminder

 

- Save Time & Money... Buy low priced ATM consumables by using Cook's easy link!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

 

May 2012

 

- Earn Credits towards your CPP, PCI or PSP Security Re-Cerfication (administered by ASIS) and help Cook Celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary!

 

- Cook "Security Tip"... Financial Institutions, you have a choice!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

 

April 2012

 

- Cook Security Group relocates branch within 24 hours, earns praise from customer!

 

- Cook "Security Tip"... Written Office Policies can cut Workplace-Violence liabilities

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

 

March 2012

 

- Too many vendors? Bundle and Save by consolidating services!

 

- Cook "Security Tip"... Have a high risk location? Bandit Barrier may be the answer.

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

February 2012

 

- Is your institution at risk? Do you have a risk modeling program for your branches? Do you have an equipment standard?

 

- Cook "Security Tip"... Would you be interested in attending a risk assessment workshop?

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group! 

 
January 2012

 

- Cook Security Group Holiday Giveaway Winners!

 

- Cook "Security Tip"...

 

- New Year's Replacement Opportunity... Sync up your alarm panels for as low as $1!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

December 2011

 

- Protect yourself from Auditors... Be compliant by remotely patching security updates.

 

- Cook Security Group's RemoteView offer remote windows & software compliance patches for as low as $33 per month!

 

- Cook "Security Tip" Reminder

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

November 2011

 

- Red Hot Discounted Equipment... Up too 75% Off!

 

- Preparing for EMV in the United States

 

- Need a Currency Counter or Coin Counter that fits your desktop?

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

October 2011

 

- Tools for Schools Backpack Distribution a Success!

 

- NCR's new SelfServe Single Deposit Mechanism (SDM) head and shoulders above the rest!

 

- Are you in "The Cloud" yet"?

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

September 2011

 

- FBI Alert... Burglaries are on the rise!

 

- Last Chance... Summer Specials!

 

- Cook "Security Tip"

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

August 2011

 

- CORE vs. Non-CORE...

 

- Is your service provider embracing technology to improve quality and save you $$$?

 

- ATM Update... Remote View gaining momentum, ADA update and other trends.

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

July 2011

 

-3VR Deployed by several Credit Unions across the State of Washington.

 

- Major ATM networks certify NCRs Scalable Deposit Module (SDM) as financial institutions purchase thousands of units.

 

- Cook "Security Tip"

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

June 2011

 

- Cook Security Group honored as 100 Best Company to Work For in Washington!

 

- Monitoring just got easier!

 

- Consumer Tip... Are your ATMs up to date with proper compliance stickers such as Surcharge, Deposit Statement and Network logo's?

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

May 2011

 

- Cook Security Group becomes Official Security Provider of the Portland Timbers!

 

- ATM ADA Reminder... Do you have your plan?

 

- Reminder: Cook Security Group "Security Classic" golf tournament right around the corner!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

April 2011

 

- Cook Security Group Ranked #17... 100 Best Companies to Work For 2011!

 

- ATM Provider, NCR Leads the World in Automated Deposit ATM Installations!

 

- Cook Security Group's 4th Annual "Security Classic" Golf Tournament/Cocktail Social & Prize Giveaway is right around the corner!

 

- Consumer Tip...How to Ensure and Speed up a Service Call!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

March 2011

 

- Cook Security Group expands footprint... Adds office and staff to help serve valued customers.

 

- Have Fujitsu ATM's? Parts are dwindling...

 

- Security Tip

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

February 2011

 

- ATM Expert Tom Wiese joins Cook Security Group!

 

- Hot Tips... Save big $$$ with internet monitoring

 

- Is your exterior lighting compliant? Avoid fines by having your lighting tested.

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

January 2011

 

- It's a New Year... Out with the Old, In with the New!

 

- ATM. ADA and Anti-Skimming Update.

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

-Consumer Alert

 

December 2010

 

- Attention CFO's... Have you taken advantage of Section 179 capitol tax asset deduction? Up to 500K prior to year end- 2010!

 

- Cash Recyclers & Dispensers have PROVEN to save your branches $$$!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

- Consumer Alert

November 2010

 

- Cook Security Group's ADA Compliance Workshop in Seattle a success!

 

- New product from Hamilton Safe... Introducing Depository Access Control!

 

- Consolidate your alarm monitoring... View your account from one simple interface with CSG CustomerView!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group

 

October 2010

 

- You're Invited... ADA Compliance Workshop!

 

- Cook Security Group's Partner, MACE receives prestigious CSAA Five Diamond Certification!

 

- DMP's XTL Wireless Security Panels install amazingly fast!

 

September 2010

 

- Cook Security Group's front door "lockdown" solution foils bank robbers!

 

- 3VR buyback program... Up to $2000 off!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

August 2010

 

- Why we invented the "All Inclusive" Service Agreement!

 

- Five Smokin' Summer Specials... Plus BBQ Sauce!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

July 2010

 

- For the third consecutive year, Cook Security Group brings home Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies award!

 

- ATM Opportunity... $1000 Rebate per ATM!

 

- Cook Security Group completes Six-State footprint... Hires new technician in Tri-Cities, WA!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

June 2010

 

- Our own Molly Angelo honored as runner-up for CFO of the Year!

 

- Managed Services... A real live case study from DMP.

 

- The story behind Cook Security Group's famous BBQ and Teriyaki sauce!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group

 

- Consumer Alert!

 

May 2010

 

- Cook Security Group becomes Talaris Dealer!

 

- Customer praises Cook Security Group... Nabs bad guy in 4 days!

 

- What's Happening at Cook Security Group

 

-  Consumer Alert!

 

April 2010

 

-Red Hot Discounted Equipment... Up to 75% Off!

 

-Brian Cook, President & CEO of Cook Security Group donates video System to elementary school Alma Matter, Garden Home!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

March 2010

 

-Cook Security Group Ranked #8, Oregon's 100 Best Companies to Work For 2010!

 

-Spring Special... Add a New Service, Receive $100 per Location!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

February 2010

 

-Introducing the upgraded cooksecuritygroup.com!

 

-New Service... View Alarm & Fire Monitoring through Online Access!

 

-Wells Fargo receives thumbs up from Information Week for Envelope-Free ATM Deposits!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

January 2010

 

-The End of 1st Line ATM Service? Cook Security Group "Remote View" Increases ATM Uptime to 80%!

 

-The Best Practice Series! #6- Bundling Services to Save!

 

-Cook Security Group Holiday Giveaway Winners!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

December 2009

 

-New Feature... The Best Practice Series! #9- Don't purchase what you don't need.

 

-Save the Date... 2010 Cook Security Group "Security Classic" Golf Tournament & Dinner Social!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

November 2009

 

-New Feature... The Best Practice Series! #2- Why sign a service contract with a penalty clause?

 

-Sneak Peak... New Products from Hamilton!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

October 2009

 

-New Feature... The Best Practice Series! #7- Stay away from proprietary equipment!

 

-Wincor Nixdorf "Envelope Free Deposit" ATM Machines Make Innovative Headlines!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

September 2009

 

-New Feature... The Best Practice Series! #1- Why have a service contract if it's not all-inclusive?

 

-Cook Security Group Supports & Services all NCR 5600 Series ATM's!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

August 2009

 

-"Cash for Clunkers" Banking Equipment Buy Back Program!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

-Attention School/GOV Institutions- Special Offer from Cook Security Group!

 

July 2009

 

-Cook Security Group Takes Home "Fastest Growing Companies" Award for the 2nd Year in a Row!

 

-Cook Security Group BBQ or Teriyaki Sauce Anyone? Add to the "Cook" Book!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

June 2009

 

-Cook Security Group Expands Coverage to Northern Nevada Region!

 

-Need Complementary IT Support? Save Big $$$!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

May 2009

 

-Tired of Traveling to Locations to Change Codes? Do it Remotely with DMP or Bosch Alarm Software!

 

-DRAGNET- Prevent Fraud Before it Happens!

 

-What's Happening at Cook Security Group!

 

April 2009

 

-We Would Love to Hear your Opinion!

 

-Need a Reason to Choose Cook Security Group? Ask our Current Customers!

 

-3rd Annual Cook Security Group "Security Classic" SlingBall Tournament!

 

March 2009

 

-Cook Security Group Ranked #15- Oregon's 100 Best Companies to Work For-2009!

 

-Harborstone and Unitus to unveil state-of-the-art bulk check deposit ATM technology from Wincor Nixdorf!

 

-Feeling "Green"? Cook Security Group offers Green Products & Implements Green Policy!

 

-3rd Annual Cook Security Group "Security Classic" SlingBall Tournament!

 

February 2009

 

-"Tired of Being Nickel & Dimed?" Economic Memo from CSG President, Brian Cook

 

-Top 10 Cost Saving Tips for 2009!

 

-Why Sign a Long-Term Contract with a HUGE Payment Penalty if you Don't Have To??

 

January 2009

 

-CSG Holiday Giveaway- Grand Prize Winners!

 

-Tight Budget? CSG Introduces New Low Cost Equipment Leasing Program!

 

-Scott Reynolds joins Cook Security Group and Opens New Branch in ID/Eastern WA!

 

-CSG's Expert Placement of Teller Row Cameras Capture Excellent Shots of the Perpetrators!

 

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