Governance, Risk & Resilience
Join us for an in-depth seminar exploring the critical responsibilities of the Information Security Officer (ISO) in today’s rapidly changing regulatory and cybersecurity landscape. This session will cover the FFIEC regulatory mandate for the ISO role and examine best practices and evolving industry standards. We will discuss strategies for effectively segregating responsibilities between the ISO and IT management, as well as the risks and rewards of cybersecurity management.
Attendees will gain insights into how recent cyber-attacks have reshaped expectations for ISOs in crisis situations, along with the challenges of Business Continuity Management and third-party risk management in light of new regulatory guidance. Additionally, we will cover best practices for communicating with key stakeholders—including employees, customers, the IT steering committee, the Board of Directors, auditors, and examiners—to ensure a well-coordinated and effective security posture.
Program Content
- The FFIEC regulatory mandate for the role of the ISO
- Best practices and evolving industry standards
- Segregating responsibilities with IT Management
- Cybersecurity management risks/rewards
- The ISO in a Crisis: How recent cyber-attacks impact ISO expectations
- Business Continuity Management challenges
- Third-party Risk Management – new guidance expectations
- Best practices in communicating with appropriate stakeholders including employees, customers, the IT steering committee, the Board of Directors, auditors, & examiners
- And more!
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn the information security regulatory framework and why it now exists
- Gain actional insights on the role and responsibilities of information security
- Understand the risk and control fundamentals
- Explore the ISO key duties of cybersecurity, vendor management, business continuity, incident response, and reporting to the board
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for new and experienced ISO’s, but compliance officers, audit committee members, IT Steering Committee members and network administrators will benefit as well from attending this seminar.
Convenient Location
This seminar will be held at Middle Georgia State University in Macon, a central and easily accessible location for banking professionals across Georgia. Whether you’re coming from Atlanta, South Georgia or anywhere in between, this venue makes it simple to connect with peers without the hassle of extensive travel.
Expert Led
Led by Paige Hembree, this seminar delivers practical, real-world insight drawn from more than 15 years in financial services and hands-on experience as a virtual ISO lead. Paige's blend of frontline banking, compliance operations and cybersecurity oversight will help you confidently navigate regulatory expectations and strengthen your bank’s security framework.
Network Expansion
Grow your professional network with peers from across the state. This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships you can rely on long after the meeting, whether to benchmark practices, share resources or seek practical guidance. These relationships strengthen the collective knowledge and resilience of the industry.
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GBA events are made possible through the generous sponsorship of eligible GBA Associate Members and Strategic Partners. Contact Aimee Corcoran to sign up.