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Jon Waldman

Co-founder – SBS CyberSecurity/SBS Institute
President – SBS Institute
Executive Vice President, IS Consulting – SBS CyberSecurity

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Jon Waldman is a co-founder and Execute Vice President of Information Security Consulting for SBS CyberSecurity, as well as the President of the SBS Institute. Over the past 15 years, Jon has helped hundreds of organizations identify and understand cybersecurity risks to allow them to make better and more informed business decisions. Jon is incredibly passionate about cybersecurity training and education, which lead him to be a driving force in the development of the SBS Institute. The Institute is uniquely designed to serve the banking industry by providing industry-specific cyber education. It has grown to include ten certification courses and holds State Association partnerships in over 30 states.


Jon maintains his CISA, CRISC, and CDPSE certifications. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and his Master of Science in Information Assurance with an emphasis in Banking and Finance Security from Dakota State University, a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education designated by the NSA.


Along with being an instructor for SBS Institute courses, Jon frequently speaks on cybersecurity topics at a variety of events and trainings across the country. Additionally, he is a blog author, has had multiple articles published, and regularly hosts educational webinars. Jon strongly believes the more knowledgeable and educated we all are - Directors, employees, and customers alike - when it comes to cybersecurity, the more risk we reduce as a whole.


Learn more about Jon by connecting on LinkedIn.

 

Event Specialties

  • Conferences
  • Webinars
  • Annual Convention
  • Technology and Security Forums
  • Round Table/Panel Member
  • Onsite Certification/Training

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Chad Knutson

Co-founder – SBS CyberSecurity/SBS Institute
President and Chief Information Security Officer – SBS CyberSecurity

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Chad Knutson is a co-founder and President/Chief Information Security Officer for SBS CyberSecurity. Over the past 15 years, Chad has worked diligently to help hundreds of organizations identify and understand cybersecurity risks to allow them to make better and more informed business decisions.


Chad maintains his CISSP, CISA, and CRISC certifications. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and his Master of Science in Information Assurance from Dakota State University, a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education designated by the NSA.


Chad is dedicated to educating industry professionals about cybersecurity. While consulting with financial institutions, he saw the need to empower employees to be better prepared to confidently handle cybersecurity threats, create and manage strong information security programs, and understand ever-changing regulations. This lead Chad to be a driving force in the development of the SBS Institute, where he served as President for seven years. The Institute is uniquely designed to serve the banking industry by providing industry-specific cyber education. It has grown to include ten certification courses and holds State Association partnerships in over 30 states.


Chad is incredibly passionate about cybersecurity training and education for everyone - Directors, employees, and customers alike. He is an instructor for SBS Institute courses, webinar host, and frequently speaks on cybersecurity topics at a variety of events and trainings across the country, including trainings for State Examiners.


Learn more about Chad by connecting on LinkedIn.

 

Event Specialties

  • Conferences
  • Webinars
  • Annual Conventions
  • Technology and Security Forums
  • Round Table/Panel Member
  • Onsite Certification/Training

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Cody Delzer

Vice President, Information Security Consultant/Regional Director - SBS CyberSecurity
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Cody Delzer is a Vice President Information Security Consulting for SBS CyberSecurity, where he works to help organizations identify and understand cybersecurity risks to allow them to make better and more informed business decisions.


Cody maintains his CISA certification and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Network Security from Dakota State University, a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education designated by the NSA. Since 2011, Cody has assisted financial institutions and other private industry organizations across the United States with a focus on IT and IT security, systems operations, and information assurance.


Cody is an instructor for the SBS Institute certification program, performs speaking engagements, and conducts trainings. He additionally is a blog author, has had multiple articles published, and hosts educational webinars.


Learn more about Cody by connecting on LinkedIn.

 

Event Specialties

  • Webinars
  • Technology and Security Forums
  • Round Table/Panel Member
  • Onsite Certification/Training

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Shane Daniel

Senior Information Security Consultant - SBS CyberSecurity
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Shane Daniel is a Senior Information Security Consultant for SBS CyberSecurity, where he works to help organizations identify and understand cybersecurity risks to allow them to make better and more informed business decisions.


As a former community bank internal auditor and compliance officer, Shane has over 25 years of experience helping financial institutions manage risk and profitability. He is driven to be an expert in his field by maintaining a variety of premier industry certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Shane specializes in risk management, information technology audit, Bank Secrecy Act independent testing, compliance management, information security, and internal audit outsourcing.


Shane performs speaking engagements, conducts trainings, has had multiple articles published, and hosts educational webinars.


Learn more about Shane by connecting on LinkedIn.

 

Event Specialties

  • Webinars
  • Technology and Security Forums
  • Round Table/Panel Member
  • Onsite Certification/Training

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Cole Ponto

Information Security Consultant - SBS CyberSecurity
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Cole Ponto is an Information Security Consultant for SBS CyberSecurity, where he works to help organizations identify and understand cybersecurity risks to allow them to make better and more informed business decisions.


Cole has a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Network Security from Dakota State University, a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education designated by the NSA. He has over five years of IT auditing, consulting, and information security program development experience.


Cole is an instructor for the SBS Institute certification program, performs speaking engagements, and conducts trainings. He additionally is a blog author, has had multiple articles published, and hosts educational webinars.


Learn more about Cole by connecting on LinkedIn.

 

Event Specialties

  • Webinars
  • Technology and Security Forums
  • Round Table/Panel Member
  • Onsite Certification/Training
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