Safeguarding Against Fraud and Identity Theft: Essential Tips
Learn how to protect your private information and prevent fraud and identity theft with insights from Pete Begin, VP Senior Security Officer at Mascoma Bank. Discover crucial precautions to reduce the risk of NPPI exposure and understand how identity thieves exploit vulnerabilities like unlocked computer screens and phishing requests.
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Protecting Private Information: Preventing Fraud and Identity Theft
Pete Begin VP Senior Security Officer Mascoma Bank
Pete Begin VP Security Officer Mascoma Bank 19 years, Mascoma Bank, security and fraud prevention. 24 years, Lebanon NH Police Department Security and Fraud Prevention Liaison with local, state, and federal agencies throughout New England.
Working and living in a time of fraud and identity theft . . . Reducing the risk and taking precautionary steps.
Protecting NPPI Non-Public Personal Information Image result for Private Information
Protecting NPPI Non Public Personal Information Tax ID Numbers, personal and business
Protecting NPPI Non Public Personal Information Tax ID Numbers, personal and business Date of Birth
Protecting NPPI Non Public Personal Information Tax ID Numbers, personal and business Date of Birth Bank Account and Credit Card Numbers
How is NPPI accessed by identity thieves? Image result for spying on information
Line of Sight Unlocked Computer Screens Paper forms
Line of Sight Unlocked computer screens Paper forms Phishing Requests for seemingly harmless information Telephone Email
Line of Sight Unlocked computer screens Paper forms Phishing Requests for seemingly harmless information Telephone Email Network and Computer Use Unsecure networks, out of date software Easy to guess passwords Sending unsecure electronic information Code and links embedded in email
Social Engineering Definition: Social engineering, in the context of information security, refers to psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information.
Social Engineering Definition: Social engineering, in the context of information security, refers to psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. Who might use social engineering to obtain NPPI?
Social Engineering Definition: Social engineering, in the context of information security, refers to psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. Who might use social engineering to obtain NPPI? How do they access information?
Information Security Best Practices - How to set your sails to navigate around theft and fraud.
Information Security Protecting Your Clients, Protecting Yourself. - sometimes shortened to InfoSec, is the practice of preventing unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, inspection, recording or destruction of information. It is a general term that can be used regardless of the form the data may take (e.g. electronic, physical).
Best Practices How to set your sails to navigate around theft and fraud. Make a plan, identify areas in your office that may be at risk. BEC/Dual control/Follow the rules Image result for Blue lock and key
Best Practices How to set your sails to navigate around theft and fraud. Make a plan, identify areas in your office that may be at risk. Set expectations and support each other in staying aware, make taking steps to protect information natural and familiar.
Best Practices How to set your sails to navigate around theft and fraud. Make a plan, identify areas in your office that may be at risk. Set expectations and support each other in staying aware, make taking steps to protect information natural and familiar. Keep your radar up, who is around you?
Best Practices How to set your sails to navigate around theft and fraud. Make a plan, identify areas in your office that may be at risk. Set expectations and support each other in staying aware, make taking steps to protect information natural and familiar. Keep your radar up, who is around you? Know your customer and your audience when at work and in the community.
Best Practices How to set your sails to navigate around theft and fraud. Physical Image result for Blue lock and key Electronic Phone and email inquiries Vendors, third parties Social Media, private and public forums
The many benefits of your commitment to protect NPPI
I invite any questions you have currently, Thank you for your time and consideration.
Protecting Private Information: Preventing Fraud and Identity Theft Pete Begin Vice President, Senior Security and Fraud Prevention Officer Mascoma Bank Lebanon NH Peter.begin@mascomabank.com (603) 443-8664
