Jack Henry Cybersecurity and Fraud Forum Expands to Meet Growing Demand

Core Insights - Jack Henry is launching its annual Cybersecurity and Fraud Forum on October 7, 2024, at Jack Henry Connect, followed by a road tour to six cities aimed at enhancing security and fraud mitigation for community and regional financial institutions [1][2] - The forum will focus on fraud mitigation with the theme "Know Your Adversary: Safer. Smarter. Together," featuring case studies and best practices for scalable, cloud-first infrastructure [2] - The event attracts a diverse range of financial institutions, with about one-third of attendees last season coming from outside the Jack Henry core banking ecosystem [3] Company Overview - Jack Henry is a financial technology company listed on Nasdaq (JKHY) that connects financial institutions with their clients, emphasizing openness, collaboration, and user-centric solutions [5] - The company has been hosting cybersecurity forums for over a decade, assisting thousands of financial institutions in developing their cybersecurity strategies [3][4] - Jack Henry plans to introduce a new Digital Banking Forum in 2025, indicating a commitment to evolving its offerings in response to industry needs [4] Industry Context - Fraud and security are top technology priorities for financial institutions, necessitating a collaborative approach to combat modern threats [4] - The rise of real-time payments, AI, and an increasing number of cyber criminals has significantly heightened security requirements for financial institutions [4] - Professionals attending the forums can earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits, highlighting the educational value of these events [3]