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1 Welcome and Moderator:
Shareholder Services Association Webinar: Cybersecurity: New Insights & Lessons Learned Welcome and Moderator: Abby Cowart, Executive Director, SSA Presenters: Tony Battista Ben Harbin Gay Kaylor PSEG Aflac Incorporated The Hershey Co.

2 DISCLAIMER The information provided in this webinar represents the current understanding of the presenters and the Shareholder Services Association. It is subject to change. In no way should this information be construed or relied upon as legal or operational advice. You should consult with your own legal counsel, compliance officer and/or other subject matter experts.

3 The Internet – The New Wild West
The Internet (and computers) are excellent tools, but like any tool it can be abused. The Freedom and Openness of the Internet extends those benefits to good and bad guys unfortunately. With a few general tips it is easy to protect your organization and your shareholders from serious threats.

4 Identity Theft By The Numbers

5 Identity Theft By The Numbers

6 Best Practices Activity alerts to shareholders Credit vs. Debit
Withdrawals Change of Password Multiple Failed Log On Attempts Credit vs. Debit Multi Factor Identification Secure Websites

7 Issuer Tip Include data security and risk management as criteria when selecting a transfer agent

8 Issuer Tip Encourage your shareholders to keep their address and other information up-to-date

9 Issuer Tip Send a first class mailing each year and follow up on items returned by the Postal Service to minimize accounts that become “lost” – this can lead to escheatment as well as increase the risk of identity theft

10 Issuer Tip Encourage shareholders to:
review statements and other notices cash their dividend checks in a timely fashion, and monitor their accounts to protect against any fraudulent activity

11 Issuer Tip Ensure all files that contain private shareholder information are encrypted and/or sent via secure channels

12 Issuer Tip Protect all printed materials that contain private shareholder information Secure documents in use, and Properly dispose of lists and reports when they are no longer needed

13 Issuer Tip Have a plan in place to deal with a privacy incident – don’t wait for something to happen to figure out how to respond

14 Shareholder Tip Use strong and memorable passwords

15 Shareholder Tip Make sure you change your password every so often to safeguard your identity

16 Shareholder Tip Keep any account information up-to-date

17 Shareholder Tip Make sure to have periodic contact on your account to avoid any mishaps

18 Shareholder Tip Monitor account activity and regularly review balances and transactions

19 Shareholder Tip Safeguard or properly dispose of statements and other documents that contain private information

20 Shareholder Tip Be wary of identity theft schemes – phishing, social engineering, baiting, piggybacking

21 Thank you for participating!
Questions & Comments? Thank you for participating!

22 Save The Dates December 7, :30 am. SSA Annual Meeting & Holiday Luncheon Battery Gardens Restaurant New York, New York January 18, :00 pm. Webinar February 22, :00 pm. Webinar March 15, :00 pm. Webinar


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