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Bridging the Gap Between Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention and Consumer AwarenessFraud is the monetization of cyber threats. In today's digital landscape, the lines between malicious cyber activity and financial crime are virtually non-existent. Given this critical connection, it is more important than ever for individuals and businesses to build robust cybersecurity protections and cultivate a high level of consumer awareness to effectively close the door on threat actors looking to commit fraud.
This dynamic webinar will feature a panel of experts who will share their unique perspectives on how the financial sector is actively partnering not just internally, but with technology providers and consumers to forge a unified path toward proactive fraud prevention. Attendees will walk away with concrete strategies to fortify their defenses and become a more informed participant in the fight against financial crime.
Why You Should Attend: - Learn to analyze and identify the latest cross-sector fraud trends and the specific cyber tactics (e.g., social engineering, data breaches) threat actors use to monetize vulnerabilities.
- Evaluate and apply best practices for real-time intelligence sharing within and between organizations, learning how collaborative efforts in the financial sector strengthen collective fraud detection and disruption efforts.
- Implement Practical Protective Measures by distinguishing between personal and business fraud risks and developing a proactive defense strategy that integrates enhanced cybersecurity hygiene with effective fraud reporting protocols.
Speakers:  Karen Helmberger
Director of Fintech & Payments
FS-ISAC
Karen Helmberger is focused on building a collaborative payments community and leading fraud prevention efforts through actionable intelligence sharing. She partnered with members to help develop FS-ISAC’s Cyber Fraud Prevention and Phishing Prevention Frameworks in 2024 and founded the Digital Assets Council in April 2024 to provide members with a collaboration platform to address the unique threats and analysis methods associated with cryptocurrency and blockchain. Prior to FS-ISAC, Karen spent over 20 years in banking operations, primarily focused on payments, information technology and business resilience. She also worked with financial institutions in the cards arena at a payment processor. Karen holds certificates in graduate banking, bank technology management, and advanced IT forum from the Graduate School of Banking in Wisconsin, as well as a bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.  Lisa Plaggemier
Executive Director
National Cybersecurity Alliance
Lisa Plaggemier is Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. She is on a mission to empower people and organizations to stay safe online, so that everyone can experience the benefits of technology without worry. Lisa started her career in marketing with Ford Motor Company before moving into automotive technology and eventually security. Her passion is bridging the communication gap between security professionals fighting to protect us and our way of life, and the rest of us, struggling with the lingo and trying to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.
Lisa has served on the US Secret Service Cyber Investigations Advisory Board, the board of human trafficking nonprofit Allies Against Slavery, and the board of US Cyber Games. She is a University of Michigan graduate (Go Blue!) and while she wasn’t born in Austin, Texas, she got there as fast as she could.
 Liz McAlpine-Geary
Government Engagement and Threat Intelligence
Fiserv
Liz McAlpine-Geary is a cybersecurity and threat intelligence professional with over 15 years experience protecting critical infrastructure by bridging government, the private sector and emerging technologies. She currently serves in Government Engagement and Threat Intelligence at Fiserv, where she leads efforts to deliver actionable intelligence from information sharing to strengthen security and resilience. Previously, Liz worked at FS-ISAC, collaborated on major sector initiatives such as the MITRE CTID Secure AI Working Group, FS-ISAC Summit Content Committees, and the AI Working Group developing a Deepfake Threat and Control Taxonomy. She also led the Training and Awareness Working Group, supporting over 1,300 member firms on creating dynmic training programs to reduce risk to members of the financial sector.
Liz’s career includes roles with the U.S. Navy Seal Teams, the FBI, and the CIA. She specialized in threat analysis, public-private partnerships and intelligence operations. Known for translating complex technical threats into clear, actionable intelligence, Liz helps executives and security teams anticipate risks and implement effective defenses.
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