Webinar in partnership with the American Bankers Association

Cyber Benefits of the .Bank Domain

May 29, 2024 | 2-3 PM ET

This webinar is only available to ABA bank members and to non-member banks. Sign in required.

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. With so much at risk for your bank and your customers, bankers who have adopted the .Bank domain will share how a .Bank domain provides unparalleled protection. Craig Schwartz, president of .Bank, will discuss how the .Bank domain protects against the most common cyberattacks facing banks since the advent of online banking.

The Speakers

Craig Schwartz is president of fTLD Registry Services, the operator of the .Bank and .Insurance Top-Level Domains. He led the formation of fTLD in 2011 and continues to lead the team in achieving fTLD’s mission of operating trusted, verified, more secure and easily identifiable online locations for financial companies and their customers. Previously, he was with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the regulator of the Internet’s Domain Name System, serving as Chief gTLD Registry Liaison. Before joining ICANN, Schwartz was with Widmeyer Communications, a DC-based public relations and strategic communications firm, and most recently as vice president, operations. He earned his Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Maryland.

Melissa Lee Knight is president of Farmers National Bank of Lebanon, where she has worked for 20 years. She is a graduate of the Louisiana State University Graduate School of Banking. She is also Chairwoman of the State Advisory for Exceptional Children, a board member of Leadership Kentucky and Centre Square Foundation, and treasurer for Working the Puzzle for Autism, Inc.

Colby Martin is a seasoned technology professional with over 16 years of experience in the field of information technology and security. Currently VP of information security at Claremont Savings Bank, he is responsible for developing and implementing robust security strategies to protect sensitive customer data and combat cyber threats. He leads a team of talented professionals, fostering a culture of vigilance and resilience against evolving cybersecurity challenges.

A .Bank domain helps you navigate the online landscape with collective strength and stay at the forefront of banking security.