Cybersecurity Series E25: The Front Line of Financial Cybersecurity with U.S. Bank’s Paul Collins

Welcome to episode 25 in our Cybersecurity Series of the Alldus Podcast, the show where we explore the  latest trends, insights and strategies within Cybersecurity to help safeguard the digital world.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of Cybersecurity industry experts to share their invaluable perspectives on emerging threats, innovative defenses and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

Today’s guest is Paul Collins, Regional Information Security Officer, Europe at U.S. Bank. Founded in 1863, U.S. Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in the United States, providing a broad range of financial services to individuals, businesses and organizations. With a strong focus on innovation, digital banking, payments and customer experience, U.S. Bank serves millions of customers across the U.S. and internationally, including through its global payments business, Elavon.

Paul is an experienced Information Security leader with over 35 years in IT and cybersecurity, including more than 20 years in CISO and senior security roles within international financial services. He has worked closely with financial regulators and industry bodies across Europe and the U.S. Currently part of the U.S. Bank Information Security Services leadership team, Paul is responsible for information security across all U.S. Bank business lines in Europe. He is passionate about cybersecurity, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

In the episode, Paul talks about:

His 35-year journey of tech evolution and cybersecurity insights

How curiosity drove his cybersecurity career as internet security evolved

His role at U.S. Bank Europe within payments security and operations

Seeing financial cyber threats focus on money, ransomware, suppliers and regulation

Underestimating supplier risk in banking cybersecurity

How AI is accelerating cyber attacks and lowering the barrier for threat actors

The need for training, vigilance and realistic phishing awareness

How organized cybercrime forces security to balance friction and experience

Global security leadership relies on daily collaboration and communication

Cyber careers need experience, internships and practical skills over certifications

To find out more about all the great work happening at U.S. Bank, check out the website www.usbank.com and follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram and X @usbank. You can also connect with Paul directly on LinkedIn.

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