Are you prepared to face the digital phantoms lurking in your inbox? This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, arm yourself with knowledge. Just as we take precautions during Halloween, it’s essential to be vigilant about phishing attacks in the financial services sector. 

In this episode, Nicole speaks with Sarah Khan, Chief Information Security Officer for Hightower Advisors, about cybersecurity and online safety when it comes to your finances. They discuss the prevalence of phishing attacks in the financial services sector, providing tips on how to identify and prevent them. Sarah Khan emphasizes the importance of secure online practices, such as using strong passcodes, avoiding public Wi-Fi, and being cautious with personal information on social media. Their conversation also covers real estate fraud, the importance of data protection laws, and the use of password managers.

Sarah discusses: 

• The importance of raising awareness and educating clients on cybersecurity
  
• Phishing attacks as a common cybersecurity threat in the financial services sector
  
• Tips on identifying phishing attempts and verifying email addresses
  
• Why we should be cautious when conducting financial transactions on mobile devices and avoiding public Wi-Fi networks
  
• The importance of strong passcodes on mobile devices and avoiding easily guessable passwords
  
• What social engineering is and why we need to protect personal information shared online
  
• Recommended websites and resources for staying updated on cyber threats and protecting devices
  
• Why we should avoid engaging with scammers
  
• How she and her team are working to help protect our clients’ money
  
• And more
  

Resources:

• Dashlane.com
  
• LastPass.com
  
• CISA.gov
  
• CrowdStrike.com
  

Connect with Nicole Romito: 

• LinkedIn: Nicole Romito
  
• nromito@myprivatevista.com
  
• MyPrivateVista.com
  
• info@myprivatevista.com
  
• Call: 312-831-4370
  

Connect with Sarah Khan:

• LinkedIn: Sarah Khan
  

About our Guest: 

Sarah Khan is the Chief Information Security Officer for Hightower Advisors with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. She is skilled in IT Strategy, Management, Business Intelligence, Business Process Improvement, and Financial Services. She is a strong information technology professional with a professional and academic background focused in technology in Financial Services.