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Latest NewsSteve Weisman is a lawyer, college professor, author and one of the country’s leading experts in cybersecurity, identity theft and scams.He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and Boston College Law School.� He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and Federal Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.He is a Fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, an honorary organization of the Massachusetts Bar Association whose membership is limited to no more than 2% of the Massachusetts Bar.He was awarded a Certificate of Merit from the American Bar Association for excellence in legal journalism for his newspaper column “You and the Law.”He has been a faculty member at Bentley University since 1998.� Presently he is a senior lecturer. ��Steve teaches White Collar Crime.� �In 2013 he was awarded Bentley’s highest teaching award, the Gregory H. Adamian Award for Excellence in teaching.Between 2009 and 2012 Steve was a columnist for the newsletter of the American Institute of Economic Research.� He is presently a columnist for USA Today and Bankrate.com where he writes about issues of cybersecurity, scams and identity theft.He has frequently appeared as an expert on the CBS News, CNN, Fox, ABC, NPR, PBS, CNBC, MSNBC, NewsMax and New England Cable News (NECN) and has been quoted in numerous publications including The Boston Globe, Barron’s, New York Times, Money Magazine, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.� He has also appeared as an expert on scams on the Dr. Phil Show.He is the author of nine books including� “50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit,” “The Truth About Avoiding Scams,” “50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age,” and “Identity Theft Alert.”“The Truth About Avoiding Scams” was chosen as one of the Top Ten Business Books of the year by Smart Money Magazine.He writes the blog www.scamicide.com where he provides information about cybersecurity, scams and identity theft that is updated daily with the latest news and developments in those areas.
Sid joined Acupay in 2014, after working as a financial software developer in Bloomberg Trading Solutions for 3 years. He graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati in Mechanical Engineering in 2009 and holds an MS in Aerospace Engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.Sid is responsible for designing and implementing technology that supports the existing and future needs of Acupay. Sid is also a Bitcoin enthusiast and blogger.
Ori Eisen has spent the last twenty-two years in the cybersecurity and information technology industry, and is respected for his business knowledge and leadership. His background includes an in-depth application of innovative solutions for preventing online fraud.Priorto founding Trusona, Mr. Eisen was the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at 41st Parameter – the leading online fraud prevention and detection solution for financial institutions and e-commerce and travel merchants. 41st Parameter was acquired by Experian in 2013.Prior to 41st Parameter, Mr. Eisen served as the Worldwide Fraud Director for American Express focusing on Internet, MOTO and counterfeit fraud. During his tenure with American Express, Mr. Eisen championed the project to enhance the American Express authorization request to include Internet specific parameters.Prior to American Express, Mr. Eisen was the Director of Fraud Prevention for VeriSign/Network Solutions. By developing new and innovative technologies, he skillfully reduced fraud losses by over 85 percent in just three months.Mr. Eisen has an extensive background in developing system infrastructure and implemented solutions, and he is highly regarded in the information and payment technologies industry as a noted leader and technology innovator. Based on this reputation Mr. Eisen is often quoted by industry insiders, and receives numerous invitations to appear as a keynote speaker for industry events and conferences.Mr. Eisen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Montclair State University.
Frank Abagnale is one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, and secure documents. For over 40 years he has worked with, advised, and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the world. Mr. Abagnale’s rare blend of knowledge and expertise began more than 50 years ago when he was known as one of the world’s most famous con men. His riveting story provided the inspiration for Steven Spielberg’s 2002 film, Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DeCaprio as Abagnale and Tom Hanks as the FBI agent fast on his heels. The Tony-Award winning musical, Catch Me If You Can, directed by the legendary Jack O’Brien, opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre in April of 2011.“I chose to immortalize him on film because of what he’s done for the country for more than 30 years.”�-Steven Spielberg�Mr. Abagnale has been associated with the FBI for over 40 years. He lectures extensively at the FBI Academy and for the field offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He is a faculty member at the National Advocacy Center (NAC) which is operated by the Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys. More than 14,000 financial institutions, corporations and law enforcement agencies use his fraud prevention programs. In 1998, he was selected as a distinguished member of “Pinnacle 400” by CNN Financial News - a select group of 400 people chosen on the basis of great accomplishment and success in their fields.� In 2004 Mr. Abagnale was selected as the spokesperson for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA).� He has also written numerous articles and books including The Art of the Steal, The Real U guide to identity Theft and Stealing Your Life. “Abagnale’s lecture may be the best one-man show you will ever see.”�-Tom HanksAs Mr. Abagnale refuses to accept payment for any of his government work, today, the majority of his income derives from consulting with major corporate clients such as LexisNexis, Intuit and Experian and his public speaking engagements. Mr. Abagnale has conducted over 3,000 seminars on identity theft, cyber crime and fraud worldwide.�� As a highly sought-after and provocative keynote speaker, he takes audiences on a hilarious and poignant journey of his time as a criminal being pursued, and speaks of his personal transformation. His is a true morality tale that takes the listener from the depths of despair to the triumph of personal redemption.
Anne Ryan is inquisitive to the core, with�curiosity�and wonder leading her quest to solve the age-old question,�“What’s in a brand?” She works fast and furiously to understand consumer desires and demands to then carefully construct brand strategies that align the brand vision with the consumer mindset. �The result is a meaningfully different brand experience that will unite teams internally and deeply engage the outside world.� As the head of Brownstein Group’s Brand Strategy practice, Anne boasts over seven years of experience bringing strategies to life through digital marketing.Prior to joining Brownstein Group, Anne served as the Director of Strategy and Analysis for a digital marketing agency that focused on connecting B2B brands. She also spent the first half of her career creating customer acquisition programs for financial services institutions like Citibank and Capital One.
David Konuch is EVP, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for Quick Intelligence, which provides cybersecurity solutions to financial institutions, and partner at David August Konuch P.A. Dave began his career in data security in the late 1990s, working on the Federal Communications Commission's privacy rules as an FCC staffer. After leaving the FCC in 2000, Dave served on the team that successfully defended one of the largest privacy breach class actions ever filed under the federal Communications Act.He is Co-founder of the annual Florida Privacy and Cybersecurity Symposium, held at EverBank Auditorium in Jacksonville, Florida, which highlights privacy and cybersecurity trends for financial services providers. His company Quick Intelligence offers a cloud based platform to help enterprises and privacy professionals attain and maintain regulatory compliance, while increasing security and profitability for their institutions. Dave is a graduate of Stanford University and Tulane Law School, and is licensed to practice law in Florida, California and Washington, D.C.
Aryea Aranoff currently serves as chief strategy officer of Darien Rowayton Bank.

