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.
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Event Specialties
- Conferences
- Webinars
- Annual Conventions
- Technology and Security Forums
- Round Table/Panel Member
- Onsite Certification/Training