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With cyberattacks surging, America’s Credit Unions’ Cybersecurity Conference 2026 (May 13-15, Austin, TX) is a must-attend for IT leaders, compliance pros, risk managers, CIOs/CTOs, and security practitioners. We’re excited to support this vital event by serving as the official conference emcee, guiding dynamic sessions on regulatory expectations, advanced controls, AI threat mitigation, and innovative strategies. We’ll also lead the incident response across the credit union ecosystem tabletop exercise—a hands-on simulation on Day 3 to test and refine real-world response capabilities. Attendees gain actionable insights for smarter governance, modern tech adoption, and resilient operations. Join us in person or virtually to safeguard your credit union.

Fraud losses in Tennessee exceeded $160 million in internet scams alone in 2023—credit unions must act now. At the TN League Fraud Prevention Summit 2026 (March 18–19, Nashville), our expert serves as Emcee, guiding attendees through actionable sessions on emerging threats like check fraud resurgence, AI risks, psychology of scams, and elder financial exploitation to strengthen defenses and protect members.

Elevate your leadership at Credit Union Management School 2026, the credit union movement’s premier three-year executive program. Our expert speaks on Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention in Year 2 and Future-Proofing Credit Unions: Leveraging Technology in Year 3. Virtual sessions on May 19 & 20 provide focused insights ahead of the intensive in-person week in Madison, WI (July 19-25), helping professionals advance toward the prestigious CCUE designation.

Stay ahead of evolving fraud threats at the Regulatory Compliance Certification School 2026. Our expert serves as Speaker for Certification track sessions on fraud trends, alerts, AI noise, detection/response/recovery, and investigations, plus Speaker/Panel Moderator for Recertification including an AMA session. Earn or renew your CUCO designation while gaining actionable insights into BSA/AML, financial crimes, and compliance strategies.

Credit unions face unprecedented fraud and cyber threats in 2026. At America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference, our team proudly moderates the timely panel “The New Front Line: How Credit Unions Are Confronting Fraud and Cyber Threats” on Tuesday, March 3, from 3:15–4:00 p.m. Industry leaders discuss real-world trends, emerging risks, practical defenses, and policy implications to protect members and institutions.

In this exclusive webinar on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, we partnered with Q6 Cyber to explore proactive threat intelligence strategies for financial institutions. Discover the “Digital Criminal Underground” (including the Dark Web and carding infrastructure), identify key threat actors targeting banks nationwide, and learn how to recover actionable stolen payment card data from merchant breaches, ATM/gas pump skimmers, and other sources. Leading FIs leverage this intelligence to shift from reactive defense to prevention, stopping payment card fraud before it causes damage. Gain practical insights to enhance your cybercrime combat efforts—register today!

We’re heading to the NASCUS 2026 Connecticut Executive Forum on February 5, 2026, at the Sheraton Hartford South in Rocky Hill, CT. As the opening speaker, we’ll deliver timely insights on the latest fraud trends impacting credit unions. Attendees—including executives, board members, and industry leaders—will gain actionable intelligence on emerging threats, real-world patterns, and proven strategies to strengthen defenses. Hosted by NASCUS, the Connecticut Department of Banking, and The Credit Union League of Connecticut, this one-day in-person event focuses on collaboration, networking, and addressing key challenges in the evolving credit union landscape. Join us to stay ahead—register today!

Critical Ops emcees the Fraud and Security Virtual School 2025, December 2–4, online, hosted by America’s Credit Unions. This is three days of no-nonsense sessions on fraud prevention, compliance, and risk management. From phishing to deepfakes, we’ll keep the focus tight, ensuring experts deliver practical strategies to protect credit unions and members. Our role is to drive real talk, cut through noise, and arm attendees with tools to stay ahead of evolving threats and regulations in a fast-moving world.

Critical Ops takes the stage at the Tennessee Directors College 2025 on November 13, speaking on Fraud Trends. Our session dives into phishing, deepfakes, and AI-driven scams, delivering battle-tested strategies to shield credit unions and their members. With regulators watching and threats evolving, we’ll equip board members and leaders with practical tools to stay sharp and secure.

Critical Ops leads off the Michigan Examiner School 2025 on October 13, with “Fraud Frontlines: Emerging Threats and Strategic Responses.” The session dives into phishing, deepfakes, and AI scams, offering examiners practical, no-nonsense strategies to shield credit unions. With real-world examples and cutting-edge tools.