Increasingly, banks and credit unions rely on technology, including customer-facing applications and internal systems, often from external vendors. Training in this pathway will provide technical insights for selecting, implementing, managing, monitoring, and promoting technology.
Scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Wednesday, April 12, 2023; 12:30 PM Eastern
Microsoft® Certified Trainer and Excel expert Jackie Kiadii will show you how to use Excel’s formatting features. This interactive webinar will provide an opportunity for hands-on practice and a knowledge check.
Cybersecurity consultant Art Taryan will provide practical, step-by-step directions to reduce the risk of cyberattacks from Russia. You will learn how to detect vulnerabilities and reduce risk.
Financial compliance attorney Timothy Dunfey will explain the basic concepts behind cryptocurrencies and their current uses. You will learn how these alternative currencies will affect you and how to avoid risks.
What You'll Learn
What are the basic functions of money? How do cryptocurrencies fulfill them?
What are the current real-world uses for alternative currencies?
How do Bitcoin, Litecoin, and other cryptocurrencies differ?
What are the uses of blockchain and smart contracts?
Currency experts Tim Dunfey and Ross Delston will decipher the Fed’s 40-page paper and highlight the main issues for banks, credit unions, and fintech providers. You will learn how to respond and prepare.
Topics Covered
How would a CBDC differ from other forms of digital currency?
How will banks and credit unions be involved?
Would this be good or bad for traditional financial institutions?
Would a CBDC replace or augment fintech offerings?
What privacy and security risks are created by a CBDC?
How could a CBDC accelerate payments?
How are other countries’ central banks approaching digital currency?
Acclaimed contracts attorney Jim Bergman will help you identify the issues, risks, and rewards of the rapidly evolving fintech and banking landscape. You will learn how to navigate the new operational path.
What You'll Learn
What are the five key elements that drive operations excellence?
What are the operational challenges that fintech firms and banks face today?
How can you establish operational excellence as a competitive advantage?
What are the critical skills you need to succeed?
What are the measures of success?
How can financial institutions and fintech providers collaborate successfully?
Risk and compliance expert Timothy Dunfey will distill the new requirements and detail the specific steps you must take to comply. You will learn how to start adapting your procedures immediately to meet the May deadline.
Scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, April 10, 2023; 12:30 PM Eastern
Microsoft® Certified Trainer and Excel expert Jackie Kiadii will show you how to create Excel workbooks. This interactive webinar will provide an opportunity for hands-on practice and a knowledge check.
What You'll Learn:
Five ways to create an Excel workbook in less time
Legal expert Dr. Jim Castagnera will walk you through the many laws that govern data privacy. You will learn how to meet their requirements in your organization.
What You Will Learn
What is today’s legal landscape for data privacy and cybersecurity?
What laws cover the data of applicants and employees?
What laws cover the data of customers?
How must you apply the Four Pillars of Reasonableness?
What policies should you institute in your organization?
Public relations expert Dan Rene and nationally recognized corporate trainer Bob Greene will prepare you to respond to the increasingly likely reality of a ransomware attack. You will learn how to communicate quickly, accurately, and professionally to maintain your brand reputation.
What You'll Learn
How have communications regarding recent ransomware attacks fared?
How can you take control of the narrative?
What is the difference between reporting and reacting?
How can you prepare a crisis communication strategy?
What messages should you prioritize?
Who can speak on behalf of your organization?
What instructions should you give to employees about responding to the media?
Cybersecurity consultant Art Taryan will explain why ransomware attacks work and how to thwart them. You will learn what steps you need to take today to protect your organization and prepare to respond.
Topics covered
What is ransomware? How does it function?
What is the typical threat actor attack chain?
What is the current ransomware threat landscape?
How can organizations prepare for ransomware?
How should you respond to ransomware?
How can your organization recover from an attack?
What are the best practices from private industry?
What steps does the federal government recommend you take?
Blockchain experts Timothy Dunfey, Art Taryan and Roanuk Zaman will provide a comprehensive view of cryptocurrency use today. You will learn practical steps to take to accommodate this evolution while protecting your financial institution.
What You Will Learn
Common cryptocurrencies and their uses
Cryptocurrency use in financial institutions
Expected laws
Risks associated with cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency financial crime
Strategies to manage the current risks and anticipated changes
Fundamental blockchain concepts
Uses of blockchain today
Current state of cryptocurrency adoption
Growth of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
Current regulatory environment for cryptocurrency
Expected evolution of blockchain and cryptocurrencies
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