Bank Security Officer Forum

Date:

Jan 15, 2026

Location:
IBA Center for Professional Development
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Suite 155E
Indianapolis, IN 46240

As banking continues its digital evolution, physical security has become increasingly complex—and increasingly critical. Your organization's competitive advantage now depends on infrastructure that exists in both digital and physical spaces. The data centers, network operations centers, and distributed technology assets that power your digital services represent high-value targets that demand sophisticated protection strategies. Today's security leaders face a unique challenge: integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI-powered surveillance and automated threat detection while simultaneously defending against both cyber and physical vulnerabilities. The question isn't whether to invest in physical security—it's how to build resilient systems that protect your institution's most valuable assets in an interconnected world.

Join Your Peers at the 2026 IBA Bank Security Officer Forum
This Forum brings together security professionals who understand these challenges firsthand. It's your chance to learn from colleagues who are navigating the same complex landscape, implementing innovative solutions, and confronting emerging threats in real time.

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Agenda

Forum Dates-
January 15, 2026
May 7, 2026
October 1, 2026

8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. Program Adjourns

Topics

The Topics for each session will flow based on feedback from participants in the forum group.  As necessary, subject matter experts will be brought in to cover specific issues and topics based on responses from forum members.

POSSIBLE FORUM TOPICS:

The agenda is driven by you—the security professionals managing these issues daily. Based on conversations with banking security leaders, here are themes generating significant interest:

  • Building security programs that address both physical and cyber risk
  • Leveraging artificial intelligence for threat detection and response
  • Measuring ROI and demonstrating value to executive leadership
  • Protecting distributed infrastructure in the age of remote and hybrid operations
  • Responding to insider threats and workplace violence concerns
  • Navigating regulatory expectations for physical security controls
  • Building cross-functional partnerships between security, IT, and operations teams
  • Crisis management and business continuity in high-stress scenarios
  • Emerging technologies: What's worth the investment?
  • Creating security cultures that engage employees without creating fear
Speaker(s)

Jim Rechel is president of The Rechel Group, Inc., a risk-consulting firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He is one of the board of The Institute for Criminal Justice Education, Montgomery, Alabama and a member of numerous national organizations and is a Certified Financial Security Officer.  He is a past local board member of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators Association and the American Society of Industrial Security. Prior to working for The Rechel Group, Inc., Jim was Vice President for Fifth Third Bank headquartered in Cincinnati, where he held positions in various departments, including Retail and Lending, and Security Director and was a Special Agent with the FBI.

Additional Information

How the Forum Works

  • IBA will organize the forum based on bank size to ensure participants have as much in common as possible
  • The group will be small—no more than 20 participants
  • The forum will meet three times during the year
  • Eight to ten topics will be discussed at each session; participants are strongly encouraged to suggest agenda topics of interest
  • Facilitated discussion with supplemental documents and reference documents provided to enhance discussion
  • Guest presentations from industry experts including a roundtable discussion with IT examiners from each regulatory agency
  • A binder based on forum topics is compiled for each forum member
Fees

The following fees include three consecutive sessions to the forum and the program materials.

IBA member - $999 per person

Participation in this IBA Forum is limited to IBA member financial institutions, and nonmembers financial institutions from an eligible membership category at applicable member or non-member rates.

location

IBA Center for Professional Development
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Suite 155E
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Association Contact

Laurie Rees, Vice President - Education & Training
Lrees@indiana.bank
317-387-9380

Elizabeth DeHaven, Education Manager
Edehaven@indiana.bank
317-333-7169

Katie Yates
Kyates@indiana.bank
317-333-7162

Cancellation Policy

Due to our commitments, the price is inclusive of all three sessions. A full refund for the 3-session forum will be given for cancellations received prior to the first session. Any registrant who does not cancel before the first session will be billed the full registration fee and sent the materials. Substitutions are welcome at no additional charge. It is the registrant's responsibility to find a substitute if unable to make a session.