Cybersecurity Meets AP: Protecting Vendor Data in a Phishing-Heavy Landscape

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, it’s a critical function for every department, especially Accounts Payable. In today’s landscape, sophisticated phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks are targeting AP professionals to redirect vendor payments and steal sensitive data. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to defend your organization. We will cover the latest fraud tactics, red flags to watch for in email communications, and best practices for securely handling vendor information and payment instructions. Learn how to protect your company’s assets and your vendor’s data in a phishing-heavy world.

Paul Zikmund
Chief Resiliency Officer, Berkadia

Paul E. Zikmund serves as Chief Resiliency Officer at Berkadia. He is responsible for managing the company’s enterprise risk management program, ethics & compliance, internal audit function, information security, data privacy, and corporate investigations. Prior to his role at Berkadia, Paul served as a Director of Baker Tilly’s Global Fraud and Forensic Investigations, Compliance and Security Services practice where he was responsible for helping clients develop, assess and administer ethics and compliance programs, conduct global and cross-border fraud and misconduct investigations, including bribery, corruption, and compliance matters and manage risks related to ethics and compliance failures. He possesses nearly 28 years of experience in this field and has effectively managed global compliance and forensic audit teams at various Fortune 500 companies.

Grace Chlosta
Senior Content Manager, IOFM

Grace Chlosta joined the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM) in 2022 as the Content Manager. She is responsible for the planning, organization, development, and implementation of all content for IOFM’s digital products and events. Grace is committed to ensuring that IOFM’s content stays timely, relevant, and actionable for financial operations professionals, working closely with a team of content developers, industry leaders, and subject matter experts.