Pub. 18 2023 2024 Issue 3

documents, listen to short presentations and play cyber-themed games or trivia. ▪ For your board, have a guest speaker discuss the trends they are witnessing and the risks associated with generating increased buy-in. Sharing a Strong Cybersecurity Culture Getting out in front of your customers and talking about the importance of cybersecurity is a win/win/win: 1. You are helping to create stronger customers that are more resistant to cyberattacks, benefiting both you and your customer. 2. You show your customers they are more than just a number. You’re strengthening relationships and demonstrating care about their well-being. 3. You have an opportunity to showcase new products, services or features and boost the usage of current offerings. Discussing cybersecurity with your customers allows you to highlight the measures your organization is taking to safeguard their information. In today’s market, with cybersecurity being a deciding factor for consumers when making choices, being transparent and forthcoming about your cybersecurity practices and culture can build customer trust and attract new clients. SBS aims to simplify the process of educating your customers, board and community about cyber safety throughout the year. The Security Awareness Toolkit provides a comprehensive range of grab-and-go resources, including cyber tips, social media posts with graphics, event ideas and more. This toolkit makes it easy to demonstrate your dedication to sharing a strong cybersecurity culture. To get your Security Awareness Toolkit, visit sbscyber.com. Eric Chase is an Information Security Consultant at SBS CyberSecurity (SBS) and an instructor for the SBS Institute, leading the Certified TRAC Professional (CTP) course. Eric received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Network Security from Dakota State University(DSU). He continued his education at DSU with a Master of Science in Information Assurance. He is currently working toward his Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. Eric is passionate about assisting clients to become skilled and knowledgeable TRAC users and enjoys assisting them with their Information Security Program. WALENTINE O’TOOLE, LLP When time is of the essence, experience counts. Walentine O’Toole blends confidence, experience and knowledge with the personal attention you can expect from a regional law firm. www.walentineotoole.com 402.330.6300 11240 Davenport St. • Omaha, NE 68154-0125 24 Nebraska Banker

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