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Happy Independence Day! Whether you're hosting a cookout or going to a fireworks show, we hope that today you're able to appreciate our beautiful country with your friends and family how you see fit. #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay

"Open banking," a system where consumers can share their financial information with third party services, is on the horizon in the United States. What does that mean for banks? And how can they seek compliance with this regulation? Deer Brook President Ande Smith breaks it down on page 16 of the New Hampshire Bar Association's Vol. 34, No. 12 edition of New Hampshire Bar News. #banking #openbanking #informationtechnology #informationsecurity

We hope you have a meaningful Memorial Day today and take some time to remember those who have sacrificed to make our moments with friends and family, and our way of life, possible. #MemorialDay #RememberTheFallen #MemorialDayWeekend

Deer Brook is excited to congratulate our very own Zachary W., VP of Technical Services, on placing first overall in this year's Capture the Flag (CTF) competition at Cyber Yankee 2024! Cyber Yankee is the National Guard's annual cyber training event that focuses on prevention and response tactics for Defense, State, federal agencies, and utility companies in New England. This year's CTF exercise saw over 100 military personnel compete in a realistic cyber scenario that challenged their skills across disciplines such as cryptography, network security, and forensics. Zach, now having won the exercise two years in a row, was a key contributor for the winning team that solved the most challenges (or captured the most "flags") all throughout Cyber Yankee 2024. Congrats, Zach! #DeerBrook #CyberYankee #cybersecurity #technology

Yesterday, our own Ande Smith and Brendan D. Travis, CISM, CRISC, CMMC-RP were given the opportunity to support diplomacy with our friends on the IVLP Cybersecurity Delegation. We all learned a lot thanks to our active discussion and the group's great engagement. We face many of the same cybersecurity challenges across the globe, and we all agree that the stakes have never been higher. Thank you Allison Beth Hodgkins and the World Affairs Council of Maine for this opportunity, as well as the Maine International Trade Center for hosting us! #DeerBrook #MENA #MaineisGlobal #cybersecurity

Thank you to everyone who attended this week's Maine Bankers Association Bank Expo! This year, Deer Brook presented on the expo's "Comply" track, where we leveraged our experience in the industry to set the scene for the current banking compliance and regulation landscape; as well as what it'll take to stay compliant. Thanks to everyone who attended each of our four sessions! You can learn more about what Deer Brook does for financial institutions at our website in the comments below. ⬇️ #banking #regulatorycompliance #fintech

Don't fall for disaster recovery scams after this week's Maine snowstorm. Scammers are known to take advantage of the wake of storms and natural disasters. Whether it's folks looking to make charitable donations or to pay for recovery efforts, scam artists target those affected and try to drip their wallets dry. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 🔹 Be wary of anyone offering immediate cleanup and debris removal services. 🔹 Always ask for IDs, licenses, and don't just take folks on their word. 🔹 Never pay by wire transfer, gift card, or cash. 🔹 FEMA doesn't charge application fees. Steer clear of anyone charging you to "help" you qualify for FEMA funds. 🔹 If you're looking to donate, do research online first. Check reviews for the charity, and whether others have complained about them or accuse them of being a scam. For more in-depth tips and resources, we've got some links posted in the comments. Stay safe. #cybersecurity #scamalert #snowstorm #Mainesnowstorm

We'll see you soon, right after this week's storm passes. ❄️ Deer Brook is proud to be sponsoring and presenting at the 2024 Maine Bankers Association Bank Expo this month! This year we've got Ande Smith, Zachary W., Brendan D. Travis, CISM, CRISC, CMMC-RP, and Chris St. Aubin all presenting on a variety of compliance topics across the banking industry. Originally scheduled for this Thursday, we'll instead be kicking off the Bank Expo on Tuesday, April 23 due to the upcoming storm. If that changes your plans to attend or you'd just like to learn more, we've got some links posted in the comments section. We can't wait to see you! But until then, stay warm and stay safe. 🧥🧤 #cybersecurity #banking #finance #Maine

From unpacking recent breach events to sizing up current state of the external threat environment to contemplating the weaponization of AI models, it's always a pleasure to present with Jeremy Clough, CISSP CISM! Experienced, thoughtful, and good-humored is always a winning combo, JC! Thanks for stealing the spotlight yesterday during the March Director Series Webinar: Cybersecurity Trends & Strategies and thanks to Maine Bankers Association for hosting the event. Looking forward to seeing all of you in a few weeks at the Bank Expo!

📣Acknowledging Our Supporting Partners📣 As we prepare for the 2024 Bank Expo on April 4th at the downtown Portland, Holiday Inn By The Bay, it is with immense gratitude that we extend our appreciation to our valued sponsors. A sincere thank you to: 🔹 Anthony Cole Training Group, LLC 🔹 Monarch Information Security Consulting 🔹 Deer Brook Consulting 🔹 Career Management Associates 🔹 Eaton Peabody 🔹 COCC 🔹 Crowe 🔹 Wolf & Company, P.C. 🔹 Wipfli Your support is a testament to the collaborative spirit that defines our professional community and allows us to elevate the 2024 Bank Expo experience! 🏦 #BankExpo2024 #SponsorAppreciation #ProfessionalPartnerships #Gratitude