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Stephan Thomasee

Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Stephan Thomasee utilizes his technical background, proven business acumen and operational leadership capabilities to create value for internal and external customers. He utilizes IT to drive business growth by advancing security, enhancing performance, ensuring availability and refining functional capabilities across the enterprise.

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We are all part of IoT, the Internet of Things, but what exactly does that mean?

posted by Stephan Thomasee on Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Have you ever thought you may need to protect yourself from your thermostat or medical devices? What? That's crazy, right? Nope. And don't wait until you're a victim of a cybersecurity breach to keep all your devices safe with updates and strong passwords, just like you do for your computer or cell phone.
Why should you fear the big, bad dark web? Because it's a cybercrime playground.

posted by Stephan Thomasee on Wednesday, October 14, 2020

We've all heard the term dark web, but what is it that hides behind that shroud of mystery? Why's it synonymous with cybercrime and money laundering? Let's take a quick look at the dark web and why you should avoid it.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Let's talk about risk.

posted by Stephan Thomasee on Wednesday, September 30, 2020

There is one risk in banking that doesn't get as much attention as it deserves and has the potential to cripple your organization: cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is the focus of all SHAZAM blogs in October, so stay tuned for information to help keep your institution and accountholders safe!
Crime doesn't take a holiday. Don't let it ruin yours. Secure your data.

posted by Stephan Thomasee on Wednesday, July 1, 2020

While travel to new places may have slowed due to the pandemic, crime's never on a holiday. To protect yourself while traveling on vacation or enjoying a staycation, take a few simple but effective precautions.
Train employees to keep company data safe

posted by Stephan Thomasee on Wednesday, December 11, 2019

During the holiday season, there's a chance employees may do some online shopping at the office. Train employees to be alert and watch for scams that can compromise security.
Business Email Compromise is major threat to companies

posted by Stephan Thomasee on Wednesday, October 23, 2019

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center 2018 Report listed losses of $1.2 billion due to business email compromise — also known as CEO impersonation. Follow these tips to help prevent fraud at your institution.
Implement a people-centric cybersecurity approach

posted by Stephan Thomasee on Wednesday, October 16, 2019

When fighting fraudsters, focus your efforts on people, not places. Cybercriminals target people to click, reply or engage to carry out an attack. A first step in keeping your institution secure is to implement a standard for strong passwords.
Don't let email jeopardize your security

posted by Stephan Thomasee on Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Email is a fast and easy way to distribute information, both to legitimate recipients and fraudulent ones. The next time you log on, take these steps to protect you and your business from fraud.
Secure your data when traveling

posted by Stephan Thomasee on Wednesday, July 3, 2019

We're into the lazy days of summer and it's easy to forget best practices when traveling and shopping online. Here are some tips to protect yourself from fraud.
Secure your data when shopping this season

posted by Stephan Thomasee on Tuesday, December 18, 2018

The holiday shopping season has arrived. Follow these tips to protect your data while shopping, both in your favorite stores and online.