Terry Austin of Guardian Analytics to Present at CUNA Technology Council Conference
CEO to address how credit unions can reduce cyber fraud risks when expanding their online services
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept 26, 2011 —Terry Austin, CEO of Guardian Analytics, the market leader in behavioral analytics-based fraud prevention solutions, will be speaking today at the CUNA Technology Council Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Addressing the security concerns credit unions are facing as they race to meet member demand for new and improved online offerings, Austin will examine real-world challenges and solutions in a session entitled"Adding Online Services Without Introducing Risk."The CUNA Technology Council Conferenceis a premier industry event hosted annually for professionals seeking to shape the advancement of credit union technology.
Online banking is an expected component of any credit union member experience, but the channel can leave financial institutions vulnerable to increasingly stealthy fraudsters using ACH transfers, money mule schemes and man-in-browser attacks to perpetrate scams. In his presentation, Austin willdiscuss best practices for credit unions to implement the additional online and mobile services their members want while simultaneous protecting themselves and members from cybercriminal threats. Austin will also offer real-word examples to better illustrate how layered security, such as the approach outlined in the updated FFIEC guidelines, and anomaly detection have successfully thwarted fraud attacks and the potential financial losses.
As CEO of Guardian Analytics, Austin is responsible for guiding the company's strategic vision and growth in preventing fraud. An experienced veteran in e-commerce, mobile and enterprise technology platforms, Austin previouslyheld executive positions at companies such asMarketLive, Good Technology,EMEA andManugistics prior to joining Guardian Analytics.
Details for the presentation are as follows:
Who: Terry Austin, CEO,Guardian Analytics
What: "Adding Online Services Without Introducing Risk"
Where: CUNA Technology Council Conference, San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Texas
When: Monday, Sept. 2 6a t1:00-2:15 p.m. CDT
About Guardian Analytics
Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Guardian Analytics provides innovative solutions to prevent online and mobile banking fraud. The company pioneered Dynamic Account Modeling, which uses behavioral analytics to identify suspicious activity. NatioÈ l Èd community banks and credit unions rely on Guardian Analytics to protect individual account assets, the integrity of their online channels, and their brand reputations. Founded in 2005, Guardian Analytics is privately held with venture funding from Foundation Capital, Sutter Hill Ventures, Split Rock Partners and Triangle Peak Partners. For more information, please visit www.guardiananalytics.com.
For press inquiries, please contact:
Shannon Hutto
Bateman Group
for Guardian Analytics guardian@bateman-group.com
415-503-1818, ext. 27