Wellby Financial Partners with Global Technology Brands to Strengthen Cybersecurity Environment for Team Members and Members

Houston - September 11, 2026 - Wellby Financial’s approach to modernizing and strengthening its technology environment is being highlighted through its work with AT&T Business and Palo Alto Networks. Through the partnership, Wellby has implemented AT&T Dynamic Defense™, stacked with Palo Alto Networks’ next-gen products, enabling the credit union to move from a localized, tool-based approach to a more unified, scalable, enterprise-wide security platform.

As AI-driven cyber threats outpace traditional defenses, Wellby was focused on new methods of securing multi-cloud environments and remote teams that would evolve beyond traditional security approaches. Key to this new paradigm would be the implementation of an integrated solution that could reduce complexity in the overall security strategy and scale with the business.

Wellby was one of a select group of organizations that was asked by AT&T to enter a pilot program that would layer the two offerings, building on years of previous association, and an understanding that financial institutions are targeted in cyberattacks about four times more than other industries.

“This is about building a stronger security foundation for our entire organization,” said Wes Turner, chief technology officer of Wellby Financial. “With AT&T Dynamic Defense with Palo Alto Networks, we now have a simpler solution that provides better visibility, stronger protection, and the flexibility to focus on serving members.”

The new model integrates and consolidates the functions of previous security tools in a way that increases visibility across the digital environment and strengthens Wellby’s security posture while reducing operational overhead. Already, the move has reduced Wellby’s security stack by three vendors and six tools, and saved an estimated 24 hours per month in administration and troubleshooting.

With more than 65 years of service, the credit union remains dedicated to expanding financial well-being, deepening member trust, and advancing the full, mutual benefits of cooperative membership. This new partnership with AT&T Business and Palo Alto Networks undergirds Wellby’s organizational resiliency, business continuity and scalability, while strengthening its position for future growth.

About Wellby Financial

Wellby Financial is an award-winning, nationally ranked, member-owned credit union proudly serving Greater Houston. Wellby was originally established in 1961 to serve the employees and families of NASA Johnson Space Center. The credit union has grown into one of the largest in Houston, serving more than 127,000 members with 22 branches and more than $2.67 billion in assets.

Wellby is ranked one of the Best Credit Unions in Texas by Forbes, one of America's Best Credit Unions by Newsweek, and the Best Overall Among Banks and Credit Unions in Texas by Money.com. Additionally, Wellby is a USA TODAY and Houston Chronicle Top Workplace award winner, and has received Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Leadership, and Professional Development.

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