Banking Technology Connections: October 10, 2012

Once again, we are proud to be working with the Massachusetts Bankers Association at one of their educational sessions, IT Audit Training 2012 - Session II.  Our own Ryan Rodrigue, CISA, IT Assurance Supervisor, will be speaking at this half day IT Audit series on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, in Marlborough, MA.  By attending the Session, not only will you hear some of our thoughts on technology governance, but you will also be able to network and talk with your peers about how they are handling technology  issues.  While, many of you have already signed up, if you haven't registered yet, please take a look at the event and consider joining us!  For more information about this event, please click here.  Also, please be noted that the deadline to register is Friday, October 12th.

Interesting Articles of the Week
Harvard, Cambridge and BU included: Hackers Publish Personal Records From 53 Universities Online
(via @AndrewHerlands)

Fraudulent E-mails Claiming to Be From the FDIC - October 3, 2012
(via @FDICgov)

Cyberattacks on U.S. banks were among the strongest and most complex the world has seen
(via @CipherLaw)

Oct. OUCH! newsletter is out. "How to secure your smartphone in case it is lost or stolen"
(via @SecureTheHuman)

The Changing Role of the Bank CIO
(via @BryanYurcan)

Are Banks Prepared for the Tablet Revolution?
(Via @banktech)

In cyberattacks, hacking humans is highly effective way to access systems
(via @PrivacyLaw)

Bank attackers more sophisticated than typical hacktivists, expert says
(via @msjoanieg)

Upcoming Events
10/10/2012 (Conference Call)
FDIC: Banker Teleconference Series - Timely and Comprehensive Compliance Information and Insights from the FDIC

10/15/12 (New York, NY)
ISACA NY: COBIT 5 - One Day Class!

10/15/12 (Chesterbrook, PA)
ISACA PA: 2012 Fall Training Conference

10/16/12 (Waltham, MA)
ISSA New England: Security Assessments on the Cheap

10/16/12 (West Haven, CT)
ISSA CT: 2012 Security Grab Bag

10/17/12 (Marlborough, MA)
Massachusetts Bankers Association: IT Audit Training 2012

10/17/12 (Boston, MA)
ISACA New England: Cybercrime and the FBI

10/24/12 (Webinar)
Cyber Insurance 101: Learn How Cyber Risk Insurance Can Help SMB's Stay in Business
(via @dataprivacyrisk)

10/25/12 (Mohegan Sun, CT)
WolfPAC User Conference

11/2/12 (Atlantic City, NJ)
NJ Bankers Association: BankHorizons

11/29/12 (Las Vegas)
WolfPAC User Conference

12/04/12 (TBD)
NJ Bankers Association: Operations & Technology Seminar

Questions? Interested in learning more about Wolf's IT Assurance and Security services?
Please contact Matthew J. Putvinski, CPA, CISA, CISSP, Member of the Firm and Director of IT Assurance and Security services, at (617) 428-5479 or mputvinski@wolfandco.com.  If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter and receive it via email please contact Sam Sexer at ssexer@wolfandco.com.