[10/26/2024] – Cybersecurity Roundtable
4th Quarter Cybersecurity Roundtable Stay tuned for more information and instructions on registering for Lasco’s 4th Quarter Cybersecurity Roundtable for banks. This virtual event will bring you up-to-the-minute information on cybersecurity challenges and what is on the horizon.
[09/26/2024] – Bank Cyber Symposium
[09/26/2024] – Lasco Bank Cyber Symposium The date for Lasco’s Cybersecurity Symposium for Banks has been set for Sept. 26, 2024. Please stay tuned for more information.
[09/11/2024] CBM 2024 Convention & Expo
CBM 2024 Convention & Expo It’s the 50th Anniversary of the Community Bankers of Michigan! Lasco will be attending the CBM 2024 Convention & Expo and the Grand Traverse Resort Sept. 11-13, 2024. Stop by our booth to see how Lasco can help boost your efficiency, cybersecurity, and customer service! To find out more, please visit the CBM 2024 Annual Convention & Expo website. Hope to see you there!
[09/10/2024] WBA Secur-I.T.
2024 WBA Secur-I.T. Conference Lasco will attend the 2024 Wisconsin Bankers Association Secur-I.T. Conference at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The conference is scheduled for September 10-11, 2024. Please stop by our booth to find out how Lasco can help your bank enhance efficiency, cybersecurity, and service. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information about the conference or to register, visit the WBA Secur-I.T. Conference registration page.
[07/16/2024] CBM Upper Peninsula Banking Summit
CBM Upper Peninsula Executive Banking Summit Lasco was pleased to attend the Community Bankers of Michigan U.P. Executive Banking Summit, July 16 and 17. It was two great days of golf, networking, and learning. The event was attended by Robert Baer, President and CEO of Lasco; Mark Niemi, Vice-President of Cybersecurity Services; Paul Clarke, Financial Services Account Manager; and Dustin Frak, Technical Services Account Manager. The event kicked off on July 16 at the stunning Greywalls Golf Course at the Marquette Golf Club, followed by a cocktail hour and dinner. July 17 featured the Summit at the Northern Center, on the campus of Northern Michigan University. Find more information on the CBM website.
The Basics of Cyber Insurance
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Lasco Names Niemi Vice-President of Cyber Services
Lasco Names Mark Niemi Vice-President of Cyber Services Lasco is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Niemi, Cyber Threat Analyst, to Vice President of Cyber Services. A familiar name and face to Lasco clients, Mark has been with Lasco for 14 years. Mark began work at Lasco as a part-time Help Desk technician, moving to a Tier 3 technician, then to being one of Lasco’s senior network administrators. Mark’s interest in the dark web and cybersecurity has evolved over the years, and as Lasco’s needs for cybersecurity and cyber-readiness has increased, Mark was moved to focus on cyber services for our clients as well as monitoring Lasco’s overall cyber health. As the need for cybersecurity continues to grow, Lasco feels Mark is ready to take on the role of Vice President of Cyber Services. Mark’s duties will have him continue working on cyber threat analytics. He will also be tasked with growing Lasco’s cyber services and sharing the load of Lasco’s internal and external compliance requirements. Please join all of us in congratulating Mark on his promotion as he continues to further his career with Lasco.
Lasco Cybersecurity Symposium 2023
Lasco Cybersecurity Symposium 2023 Lasco’s latest Cybersecurity event was held on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at NMU’s Northern Center in Marquette, Mich. Cyber Education for Community Banks The Cybersecurity Symposium was a live, in-person event, engaging cybersecurity staff from community banks in Michigan and Wisconsin in education regarding current trends and threats. More than 20 attendees showed up to hear our Cybersecurity Team talk about what threats are out there, why it’s important to be aware, and what can be done to prevent cyber attacks. Hands-on training including mock incident reports and succession planning helped to round out the full-day of education, and encouraged group discussion of concerns community banks are facing. Lasco is committed to providing the best education and resources to help keep our banks secure. Putting You Ahead of Cyber Threats Lasco knows the cyber-landscape. We are monitoring current threats and analyzing trends to see what’s coming on the horizon. Our annual Cybersecurity Symposium is an important part of passing on that information. The face-to-face Symposium is the best way to encourage discussion and to find out what your questions are as well as learning where vulnerabilities may lie. Request a Consult The cyber world is always moving, always changing, and it can be difficult to stay ahead of cyber threats. Lasco can provide the resources you need to stay ahead of those threats. If you are unable to attend our annual Cybersecurity Symposium or our Virtual Cyber Roundtables, we can offer customized training and other services to help keep your institution secure. Request a consult above or read more on our website at Cybersecurity & Compliance.