VYSTAR CREDIT UNION
Security built into development process Financial institutions walk a tightrope between regulatory compliance and competitive speed. Traditional approaches that treat security as a final checkpoint can slow development cycles just when competitive pressure demands faster feature releases.
VyStar takes a different path. Security is embedded from the start of development, with controls and safeguards built into every stage of the process. This prevents bottlenecks while ensuring thorough compliance.
“ One of the easiest things I think you can do is start building security and compliance into your design process,” Stephen says.“ Whether you’ re a waterfall shop or an Agile operating methodology, you can bring those people in when you’ re designing features or making roadmaps.”
At VyStar’ s headquarters, Stephen and the head of application security work in
“ We’ ve passed the precipice where digital now has to be inherent to everything that you do”
Stephen Jones, SVP Digital Development and Experience, VyStar Credit Union
122 October 2025