CyberOps

The Virtual CISO Concept

Presented by: Chris Bedel, Bedel Security

October 16, 8:30 am – 9:15 am

The concept of the virtual CISO is still fairly new. And while it is not always the right fit for every institution, it can be an incredibly effective solution for many. This is especially true in an environment where financial institutions are feeling more pressure to focus their core services, reduce non-interest expenses, and protect themselves from threats, all with a shrinking talent pool. Every financial institution should know about this potential resource so they can make an informed decision that is best suited for their institution. Learning

Objectives:
-What is a virtual CISO
-What are the pros and cons of a virtual CISO
-Who should consider a virtual CISO 

A Strategic Perspective on Information Security

Presented by: Jeremy Walker, VYFI

October 17, 8:30 am – 9:15 am

Information Security can seem like a daunting topic, but when broken down into its essential components, it becomes far more approachable. In this session, we will embark on a strategic exploration of the what, why, and how of Information Security, specifically tailored to the financial sector. We’ll look at the information security lifecycle, uncover the key components driving security efforts, and examine the critical impact and value it brings to safeguarding financial data and operations. Join us to gain clear insights and actionable strategies for strengthening your security posture.

What Is Unified Communication as a Service?

Presented by: Adam Ward, Mike Garza & Jarren Young, Secur-Serv & Intermedia

October 16, 9:30 am – 10:15 am

With any successful business comes the need for good communication and collaboration. Using tools such as business phones, video conferencing, chat/instant messaging, texting, and file sharing/management is a necessity for the functionality of a modern-day business. Having all these features separately is not only more expensive but can also be complicated to patch together.

Unified Communications as a Solution (or UCaaS) brings all these communication and collaboration tools together in one seamless experience for increased productivity and enhanced customer interactions.

Backup Is No Longer Enough: Why You Need a Data Protection Strategy

Presented by: Sean Lawless, Axcient

October 17, 9:30 am – 10:15 am

In our rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, safeguarding your data has never been as crucial as it is today. Threats continue to escalate, with small and medium-sized businesses squarely in their sights. Discover how you can harness the power of Secur-Serv and Axcient to shield your business from data loss and ensure continuous operations in the face of disaster. We invite you to join us to delve deeper into these solutions and avoid becoming just another statistic.

How to Reduce Your Cyber Risk and Incident Response Planning with Arctic Wolf

Presented by: Luke Heath, Arctic Wolf

October 16, 10:30 am – 11:15 pm

Arctic Wolf will go over the threat landscape in today’s market and explain how our Security Operations Platform can help reduce your Cyber Risk. They will also dive into Incident Response Planning and how having a formal incident response plan in place can be one of the most important parts of your security journey.

Breach Proof Your Bank | Microsoft's 5 Steps to Prevent 99% of Breaches

Presented by: Ali Mahmoud and Adam Bugera, Augmentt

October 17, 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Join Ali Mahmoud, Augmentt’s VP of Products & Partner Success, as he walks MSPs through the top 5 Microsoft 365 security practices that can prevent 99% of cyber attacks.

Discover the power of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), dive into the essentials of Zero-Trust principles, explore the expansive capabilities of Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and learn how to stay ahead with the latest security updates and methods for safeguarding client data.