Who we are

FS-ISAC is the member-driven, not-for-profit organization that advances cybersecurity and resilience in the global financial system, protecting financial institutions and the people they serve.

For over 25 years, FS-ISAC has played a critical role in protecting the global financial system. Ensuring the resilience and continuity of the global financial services infrastructure and individual firms against acts that could significantly impact the sector's ability to provide services critical to the orderly function of the global economy. 

FS-ISAC maintains member confidentiality and privacy through our trust model, known as the Traffic Light Protocol. 

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Our Impact

Across the global financial ecosystem

In addition to serving our member financial institutions, FS-ISAC works with the entire global financial ecosystem including partners across sectors and governments. We also help bring more talent into the sector via our scholarship program.

 

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FS-ISAC is a Global Organization

With a follow-the-sun coverage of today’s cyber threat landscape.

Board of Directors

FS-ISAC’s Board of Directors is elected from our membership and is responsible
for the organization’s strategic direction and corporate governance.

Valerie Abend is the CEO of FS-ISAC. She is a globally recognized cybersecurity and resilience expert with more than 30 years of experience in the private and public sectors, including as an industry practitioner, board director, advisor and consulting practice leader, and public servant.  

Previously, Abend was a Senior Managing Director at Accenture, leading the Global Financial Services Security practice, where she advised C-Suite executives, Boards of Directors, and policymakers on managing and overseeing cyber risk and resilience. She has also served on various boards around the world, including the Cloud Security Alliance and the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Cyber Security Advisory Panel. 

Prior to joining Accenture, Abend led efforts to improve the security and resilience of the financial system at various financial authorities and as a Managing Director at Bank of New York Mellon. She has testified before Congress and is frequently quoted in the media on cybersecurity issues. 

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