Stephen Field, CISSP CEH CPT CCFE CHFI

Stephen Field has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of information security, risk management, and compliance. Stephen currently holds the position of Senior Vice President Information Security Officer at Pan American Bank & Trust, a role they have held since 2018. Prior to that, Stephen worked as an Information Risk CSA at BMO Harris Bank from 2016 to 2018.

Before their role at BMO Harris Bank, Stephen served as a Senior Manager at Accume Partners / D + H Merger from 2014 to 2016. Stephen was responsible for managing risk and compliance engagements, specifically focusing on vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and social engineering testing.

Stephen's previous experience includes working as an Information Technology and Compliance Auditor at Thomas Compliance Associates from 2012 to 2014. In this role, they led IT audits and conducted reviews of information technology programs implemented at financial institutions. Stephen also performed BSA/AMS system validations.

From 2008 to 2012, Stephen served as the Senior Vice President / Chief Operating Officer at Edgebrook Bank. Stephen held various responsibilities including overseeing retail operations, compliance, information technology, and security. Stephen also managed vendor relationships for the bank.

Prior to their role at Edgebrook Bank, Stephen was the Vice President of Information Technology at American Home Bank from 2007 to 2008. In this position, they were responsible for implementing and overseeing IT infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Stephen also managed the IT staff.

Stephen has a significant tenure at Parkway Bank & Trust Co., where they worked from 1994 to 2007. Stephen started as the AVP of Information Technology and over the years, managed the IT department as the bank grew in asset size and number of locations. Stephen played a key role in implementing and installing the necessary IT infrastructure to support the bank's growth.

Stephen began their career as a Bank Examiner at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation from 1990 to 1993.

Overall, Stephen Field brings a wealth of experience in information security, risk management, and compliance to their current role as Senior Vice President Information Security Officer at Pan American Bank & Trust.

Stephen Field obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College between 1986 and 1990. Stephen later pursued a Master of Science degree in E-Commerce from DePaul University from 2000 to 2004. In terms of certifications, Stephen Field obtained the CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator) certification from EC Council in July 2014. Stephen also holds the CCFE (Certified Computer Forensics Examiner) certification. Additionally, Stephen Field is certified as a CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) version 7 by EC Council, a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) by (ISC)², and a CPT (Certified Penetration Tester) by IACRB.