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Featured Image: Pennsylvania Treasurer, Stacy Garrity, speaks at a press conference aiming to help Pennsylvanians avoid cyber fraud…Treasurer Stacy Garrity, PA Bankers Association President & CEO Duncan Campbell, and Richard Cimakasky, Penn Community Bank Fraud & Security Officer and former FBI Special Agent, teamed up at a press conference Tuesday to kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, warning Pennsylvanians about the dangers of cybersecurity fraud and offering advice on how to make sure their personal information is safe.(image from pacast.com)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Harrisburg, PA\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Treasurer Stacy Garrity, PA Bankers Association President & CEO Duncan Campbell, and Richard Cimakasky, Penn Community Bank Fraud & Security Officer and former FBI Special Agent,\u00a0teamed up at a press conference Tuesday to kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, warning Pennsylvanians about the dangers of cybersecurity fraud and offering advice on how to make sure their personal information is safe.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the primary financial institution of the Commonwealth, Treasury is a major target for cyber criminals \u2013 and we have a special obligation to secure the Commonwealth\u2019s financial information against cyber threats,\u201d Treasurer Garrity said. \u201cCybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and we work closely with other state agencies, outside business partners, and cybersecurity specialists to constantly strengthen our defenses. We also collaborate with local governments to share our experience and advice. I hope Pennsylvanians will take some time this month to make sure they\u2019re secure from bad actors looking to steal their personal information.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe financial services industry is the gold standard of cybersecurity. Banks have the highest level of security among critical U.S. industries and the most stringent regulatory requirements,\u201d Campbell said. \u201cBy working together with your bank, utilizing tools from the Treasury and other consumer agencies, and keeping an eye on your financial information, you can protect your bank account and maintain your financial well-being.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFinancial institutions play a pivotal role as advocates and resources in this fight against fraud and cybercrime,\u201d Cimakasky said. \u201cOur commitment to safeguarding customers\u2019 financial well-being extends far beyond traditional banking services. We stand at the forefront of cyber defense, leveraging advanced technology and industry expertise to protect our communities\u2019 hard-earned assets.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department processes about 25 million payments each year, making cybersecurity a top priority of the department. Working with strategic cybersecurity partners, such as the National Guard and Carnegie Mellon University, Treasury stays ahead of threats and undergoes weekly cyber security scans, on both internal and external networks, to identify and remediate any potential vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n

On average:<\/p>\n