Pub. 3 2014 Issue 2

March 2014 7 l e a d i n g a d v o c a t e f o r t h e b a n k i n g i n d u s t r y i n k a n s a s John Vulgamore, Girard national Bank in Girard and Kenneth Friedel, Kennedy & Coe, catch up between sessions. Matt Keller, Secure Banking Solutions, enjoys a conversation with Ryan Fleck, Legacy Bank, Colwich, during the sold out trade show. Julie Graber, First National Bank of Hutchinson, KBA Chairman Leonard Wolfe, United Bank & Trust, Marysville and Christy Simonsen, Bankers’ Bank of Kansas, Wichita, stop for a photo before the start of a concurrent session. Pat Engebretson, Secure Banking Solutions, described and demonstrated attacker methodology and sophistication. Sam Kilmer, Cornerstone Advisors, opend the conference with his talk that included point and click technology and customer service expectations. and click customer service may be what your customer is looking for so an integrated delivery system is a must. Lee Wetherington, ProfitStars, introduced a thought provoking presentation on payment systems and how mobile payments are changing before our eyes. The industry disruptors and three party networks that remain exempt from the Durbin Amendment may unhinge basic services away from banks if the industry doesn’t evolve as necessary. Removing the friction at point of sale is a concept that some retailers are already developing. Now is a time of real opportunity to move away from traditional financial programs and move toward an “invisible” payment system that banks can thrive on. Lee gave multiple examples that left everyone contemplating their options. The conference wrapped up with a presentation titled “Cyber Security – Threats and Solutions” from Dr. Patrick Engebretson, Secure Banking Solutions. In the world of cyber-attacks and computer hacks the financial industry is knee deep in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Dr. Engebretson gave examples of the typical sequence plan that skilled cyber attackers follow and discussed the vulnerability we face when we mistake compliance for security. He delivered a technical program followed by demonstrations of how cyber-attacks are successful. The 2014 Technology Conference provided a place for Kansas bankers to see what’s new, discuss ideas and look to the future of the industry. KBA’s 2015 Bank Technology Conference & Showcase will be held February 10-11 in Topeka. Steve Riat, Nex-Tech John Hink, Fiserv Greg Aronhalt, Lifesize, a division of Logitech Mike Strain, AOS Elizabeth Robins, Diebold, Inc. Laura Burkamper, McGladrey Paul Schaus, CCG Catalyst Consulting Group Ray Seefeldt, FortressERM