Vasilis Panagiotidis is a graduate of International and European Studies Department of Panteion University where he completed his postgraduate studies in international economic, financial and banking law. He joined the Hellenic Bank Association (HBA) on October 2000. He is senior director and head of the payment systems, regulatory compliance affairs, financial crime combating and physical security departments. He is also head of the Hellenic Banking Institute (HBI), the training body of the Hellenic Bank Association. He represents the HBAs member-banks in committees and working groups of the European Banking Federation (EBF) and the European Payments Council (EPC). He is a member of the Board of Directors of Hellenic Deposit and Investment Guarantee Fund and Hellenic Development Company and represents the ΗΒΑ in various legislative drafting committees.
Monday 3
15.00 - 15.40
Beyond Compliance: How IAM Protects Financial Institutions
Grande Bretagne Hotel, Ballroom
In the financial sector, where trust and security are paramount, an effective Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy is the bedrock of a robust security posture. It's crucial for verifying every individual who accesses, for example bank systems, from employees to third-party partners. By strictly adhering to the principle of least privilege, we have to ensure that each person only has access to the applications and data essential for their role, which drastically reduces the risk of internal fraud and data breaches. Continuous monitoring and auditing of all access to financial systems are also non-negotiable, as this allows you to quickly detect and investigate suspicious activity. Ultimately, a strong IAM program is your first line of defence against cyber threats, helping you maintain regulatory compliance and build unwavering trust with your customers.