Guest: Mark Moore, VP Fraud Strategy and Prevention

Episode Highlights:

The Fraud-Tech Fusion: Mark shares his unique journey from InfoSec to Fraud, highlighting the increasing overlap between cybersecurity and fraud prevention in today's digital landscape.
Outsmarting the Scammers: From the resurgence of check fraud on Telegram to sophisticated multi-layered attacks, Mark reveals the latest tactics fraudsters are using and how to stay one step ahead.
Building a Proactive Defense: It's not just about "whack-a-mole" anymore! Learn how Mark builds proactive fraud prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of data analysis, collaboration with marketing and digital teams, and utilizing tools like LinkedIn and DefenseStorm's newsletter to stay informed.
The Ideal Fraud Fighter: Forget the stereotypes! Curiosity, humor, adaptability, and resilience are the key traits Mark looks for when building his team. He also shares insights on using the SFIA framework for effective hiring and training.
Navigating the Org Chart: Where does fraud prevention fit best within an organization? Mark discusses the pros and cons of embedding fraud teams within IT, risk management, or operations, emphasizing the need for flexibility and understanding each organization's unique strengths.

Key Takeaways:

The lines between fraud and cybersecurity are blurring, necessitating closer collaboration between these fields.
Data is key in both fraud and marketing, making cross-departmental partnerships essential.
Soft skills like curiosity, adaptability, and resilience are just as important as technical skills in fraud prevention.
Building a proactive fraud defense requires staying informed, utilizing the right tools, and understanding the evolving tactics of fraudsters.
The ideal organizational structure for fraud prevention varies depending on the company's strengths and culture.

Resources:

Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists

S1E19 Bridging the Gap - from InfoSec to Fraud Fighter