Season 2, Episode 5 – Secured with Dr. KJ

Securing Finance: Protecting the Digital Backbone of Banking

Host: Dr. KJ

Guest: Jerry Davis, Senior Cybersecurity Executive & Former CISO/CSO at multiple U.S. federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies

Duration: ~25 minutes

Keywords

Banking Security, Cyber Resilience, Financial Services, Critical Infrastructure, AI in Security, National Security, Workforce Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Digital Backbone of Finance

Episode Summary

Kicking off Season 2 of Secured with Dr. KJ, we welcome Jerry Davis, a five-time CISO/CSO and one of the most experienced cybersecurity leaders in both government and private industry.

Jerry’s career spans protecting some of the most mission-critical organizations on the planet—from NASA and the Department of Veterans Affairs to global financial institutions. He even served as a CIA Counterintelligence Officer, bringing a unique perspective on threat actors and national security.

In this episode, Jerry shares how financial services organizations can protect the digital backbone of banking, where operational continuity, trust, and resilience are paramount. He dives into how innovation, compliance, and collaboration intersect, and why preparing the next generation of cyber talent is essential for resilience.

What You’ll Learn

• How to secure financial ecosystems while protecting trust at scale
• Why public-private collaboration is critical against evolving threats
• How to balance innovation, compliance, and operational continuity
• The role of workforce development in building sustainable cyber resilience

Key Takeaways

• Banking and finance are the digital backbone of global economies
• Resilience is about preparation—from identity and access management to vulnerability management
• Partnerships and intelligence sharing amplify security capabilities
• Future-proofing the workforce is as critical as adopting new technologies

Memorable Quotes

“In banking, cybersecurity isn’t just about protection—it’s about preserving trust in the system.” – Jerry Davis

“Resilience comes from preparation, collaboration, and never losing sight of the basics.” – Jerry Davis

Connect with the Guest

👉 Jerry Davis on LinkedIn

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