2. Train, practice and proceed. Remain vigilant against emerging threats by training staff. Provide opportunities for formal education, such as sessions at Community Banker University (CBU). Join ICBA’s upcoming cyber exercises (see sidebar). Share your experiences with your bank peer group. These efforts steer us to a stronger understanding of the landscape and a path toward thwarting threats. 3. Lead by example. Pursue positions in fraud and cyber groups. Consider new accreditations, including CBU’s Bank Security Certification. Identify technological solutions to support your bank’s needs. Demonstrate the role innovative thinking can play in risk mitigation. You’ve heard the saying, “With great risk comes great reward.” While that may be true, in community banking, great risk mitigation — supported by innovative thinking — drives reward for our banks, our customers and our communities. Charles E. Potts is ICBA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer. ICBA CYBER AND DATA SECURITY EXERCISES In the following sessions, cybersecurity experts tailor training to the specific needs of community banks: • CISA/ICBA Cyber Tabletop Exercise on December 6 at 12 p.m. eastern. Register online at icba.org/events. • Bank Supply Chain Breach (downloadable resource) • Core Provider Supply Chain Breach (downloadable resource) Scan the QR code to visit ICBA’s online Operational Risk Resource Center for more information. https://www.icba.org/solutions/ operational-risk/cyber-anddata-security/exercises Community Banker 31
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