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NASCUS, CUNA to co-host symposium on cybersecurity
MADISON, WI (July 8, 2015) — NASCUS and CUNA will team up again for the 2015 Cybersecurity Symposium in Denver, CO from August 24 – 25. Attendees of the two-day symposium will learn about the state of modern financial cybersecurity and gain actionable advice on how to fortify their credit unions’ cybersecurity platforms.
In addition, a live hack demonstration, a top U.S. Secret Service cybercrime expert and vulnerabilities in the payments system – Including Apple Pay and “chip and pin” will be included.
“Credit unions operate in an ever-changing digital environment where new risks emerge every day,” says Tracy Blaske, Director of Compliance Education at Credit Union National Association. “The cybersecurity symposium is an unparalleled opportunity for credit unions to prepare themselves for the countless cyber threats we face today.”
Sessions are led by a diverse team of cybersecurity experts with specializations in law enforcement, technology, hacking, insurance and more. The symposium is designed to offer valuable insights for credit union professionals in IT, security and compliance, as well as board members and executives.
Session topics will include:
· Building Effective Internal Cyber Policies and Procedures
· Let’s go Phishing: Training Staff and Internal Controls
· What Credit Union Directors Should Know
· Chip & Pin and Apple Pay: Vulnerabilities of the Changing Payment System
· Life after a Data Breach: People, Processes and Technology
· Understanding Cyber Insurance
· What a Cyber Security Exam Should Look Like
For more information, visit cuna.org/cybersecurity.
About CUNA:
With its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) serves America’s credit unions, which are owned by more than 100 million consumer members. Credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives providing affordable financial services to people from all walks of life. For more information about CUNA, visit www.cuna.org or follow @CUNA on Twitter. For more information about credit unions, visit www.aSmarterChoice.org and follow @asmarterchoice on Twitter. Visit the CUNA Press Room for a full listing of media mentions, press releases and resources to stay informed on current events within the credit union industry.