Credit Union Information Security Podcast

Credit Union Information Security Podcast

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Credit Union Information Security Podcast episodes

  • The State of PCI Compliance: Tony Bradley, Author/Expert
    The Heartland Payment Systems data breach has brought extra attention to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard - PCI DSS. How well embraced is the standard, and what happens to companies if they're found to not be PCI compliant?

    In an exclusive interview, Tony Bradley, co-author of the book PCI Compliance: Understand and Implement Effective PCI Data Security Standard, discusses:

    The state of PCI compliance;
    What's most misunderstood about the standard;
    The top three PCI-related stories we'll see unfold in 2009.

    Bradley is Director of Security for Evangelyze Communications, a global voice and unified communications products and professional services organization. He also is the lead-author and tech editor of PCI Compliance, currently co-authoring PCI Compliance - 2nd edition with Dr. Anton Chuvakin.

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  • The Recession's True Impact on Financial Services: Steven Weisbart, Insurance Information Institute
    Warren Buffett says the economy has "fallen off a cliff." But where does the fall end, and how badly bruised will financial institutions be when they pick themselves off the ground?

    In an exclusive interview, Steven Weisbart, SVP and Chief Economist, the Insurance Information Institute, discusses:

    The true impact of the recession on financial institutions;
    TARP monies and nationalization of banks;
    Signs of recovery to watch for in the months ahead.

    Weisbart is senior vice president and chief economist for the Insurance Information Institute. Weisbart oversees the Institute's program of economic research and analysis, preparing studies in support of the organization's communications mission, speaking to media and conducting briefings for member companies, industry organizations and public policymakers. A specialist in annuities, pensions, and life, disability and long-term care insurance, Weisbart frequently also makes presentations on property/casualty issues to industry audiences as well as legislative forums.

    Since joining the I.I.I. in 2005, Weisbart has authored several significant research papers and articles on a variety of insurance issues, including the threat of an avian flu pandemic and the effect of the aging U.S. population on the property/casualty insurance industry.

    For more than 40 years, the I.I.I. has provided definitive insurance information. Today, the I.I.I. is recognized by the media, governments, regulatory organizations, universities and the public as a primary source of information, analysis and referral concerning insurance.

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  • Risk Management Priorities: Joe Restoule, President of RIMS
    Because of the economic conditions, risks to organizations - from the inside and out - are at a critical high. Risk managers at public and private organizations are forced to make careful decisions on how to invest scarce resources.

    In an exclusive interview, Joe Restoule, President of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), discusses:

    The top risk management issues of 2009;
    How risk managers should focus their available resources;
    Advice for professionals looking to start a career in risk management.

    Restoule currently serves as RIMS president. He has served on RIMS board since 2001 in various capacities, including vice president and secretary.

    RIMS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the practice of risk management. Founded in 1950, RIMS represents more than 4,000 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and governmental entities. The Society serves more than 10,500 risk management professionals around the world.

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  • Invest in Your Career: Pat Myers, Chair of (ISC)2
    Despite the recession and record job losses, information security remains a top concern for public and private sector organizations. But what can security professionals do to protect their careers and be considered for these jobs?

    In an exclusive interview, Pat Myers, chair of (ISC)2, discusses:

    Top security and risk management issues facing organizations;
    How security professionals can protect and invest in their careers;
    Advice for people looking to either start or move into an information security career.

    An (ISC)² Board member since 1999, Myers has more than 23 years experience in all facets of information security, working extensively in financial services for such companies as Charles Schwab, Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, American Express, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. She was previously a Director with RedSiren and was "CyberDean" of their Information Security University.

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  • OFAC Compliance Strategies: Geff Vitale, Metavante
    The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) maintains a list of individuals and organizations that represent security risks to the U.S., and businesses are required to screen their customers and transactions against this list.

    But how does one filter correctly and interpret aliases properly to stay in OFAC compliance?

    In an exclusive interview, Geff Vitale, AML Education Manager, Metavante Risk and Compliance Solutions, discusses:

    OFAC challenges for financial institutions;
    The ramifications of being out of compliance;
    Strategies and solutions that help financial institutions be
    compliant.

    Vitale manages training of Anti-Money Laundering and Prime Compliance Suite for Risk and Compliance Solutions of Metavante Corporation. He is responsible for leading the development and delivery of training services to help financial institutions meet regulatory requirements for AML training, develop implementation procedures for the Prime Compliance Suite and develop training programs for end users. He has more than 8 years of experience in the financial services industry.

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  • Cybersecurity Education: Lawrence Rogers of CERT
    Cybersecurity is a major priority of the Obama Administration, and at Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute, it's a key component of the CERT Program's Survivability and Information Assurance (SIA) curriculum.

    In an exclusive interview, Lawrence Rogers, chief architect of the SIA program, discusses:

    The need for cybersecurity education;
    The greatest cybersecurity needs in government and business;
    Potential career paths for cybersecurity professionals.

    Lawrence R. Rogers is a senior member of the technical staff in the CERT Program (also the home of the CERT Coordination Center). He has been writing articles for the non-computer professional for several years and was the chief architect and main contributor to the CERT Survivability and Information Assurance (SIA) Curriculum. He is currently a member of the Cyber Forensics team and teaches courses on system administration, cyber forensics, and incident handling.

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  • Obama's Banking Agenda: Kathleen Khirallah, TowerGroup

    Banking was a major topic in President Barack Obama's first address to the American people. What will be his administration's approach to banking in this recession, and what can we come to expect for policy and regulations throughout 2009?

    In an exclusive interview, Kathleen Khirallah, managing director of TowerGroup's Banking practice, discusses:

    The significance of the President's attention to banking;
    Why bank nationalization is unlikely to occur;
    The impact of the Heartland data breach on banks and consumers' perception of financial institutions.

    Kathleen Khirallah is the Managing Director and Practice Leader of TowerGroup's Banking practice. She has over 25 years of financial services industry experience. Prior to joining TowerGroup in 1997, she was senior principal at Marketing PLUS Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in maximizing the revenue potential from marketing customer information file (MCIF) and operational customer information file (CIF) systems. She has an extensive background in the banking industry, having served in marketing and product management roles in broad spectrum of commercial banks and thrifts. Her experience spans institutions both large and small, including Amoskeag Bank, Security Pacific National Bank, Great Western Bank, and Home Savings of America.

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  • Insights on the Insider Threat: Randy Trzeciak of Carnegie Mellon's CERT
    We all know the risk of the insider threat is high, but what are the specific vulnerabilities for which organizations should be particularly vigilant?

    In an exclusive interview, Randy Trzeciak of Carnegie Mellon's CERT program discusses recent insider threat research, including:

    Patterns and trends of insider crimes;
    Motives and means displayed in real insider cases;
    What employers and staffs can do to prevent and detect crimes.

    Trzeciak is currently a Senior Member of the Technical Staff for the Threat and Incident Management Team in the CERT Program at Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute. He is a member of a team in CERT focusing on insider threat research, including insider threat studies being conducted with the US Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center, DOD's Personnel Security Research Center (PERSEREC), and Carnegie Mellon's CyLab.

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  • The Evolving Face of Fraud: Steve Neville, Director of Identity Solutions, Entrust
    The failing economy and the Heartland Payment Systems data breach have focused all of us on the risks of fraud.

    But what are today's biggest fraud risks to banking institutions, and how can these risks be mitigated?

    In an exclusive interview, Steve Neville, Director of Identity Solutions with Entrust, discusses:

    The top fraud risks threatening banking institutions;
    How to approach the heightened insider threat;
    Ways banking institutions can better protect themselves and their customers.

    Neville draws on more than nine years of hi-tech marketing and product management experience to drive the strategic direction of both products and solutions for Entrust. Prior to joining Entrust, Neville was Director of Marketing at an innovative Web technology company, NetPCS Networks, where he was responsible for all market-facing activities, including direct, channel and corporate marketing. He also was responsible for the company's critical web presence and oversaw the launch of NetPCS' leading-edge online interaction product

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  • How to Earn a Master's in Business Continuity: John Orlando, Norwich University
    Fearful of man-made, natural and pandemic disasters, organizations everywhere are adopting or improving business continuity/disaster recovery programs.

    And at Norwich University, there now is a Master's of Science in Business Continuity program for mid-career professionals to hone their skills in this in-demand area.

    In an exclusive interview, John Orlando, MSBC Program Director at Norwich University, talks about the school's Master's of Science in Business Continuity, discussing:

    What's unique about this program;
    Requirements for students entering the program;
    How the MSBC will evolve to meet industry/government needs.
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