Cybersecurity Luncheon Series
In response to the rising complexity of cyber risks facing businesses today, Susser Bank hosted a Cybersecurity Luncheon Series across key Texas markets, bringing together leaders from the banking, technology and national security sectors. The series provided business owners and executives with strategic insights to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and prepare for the evolving threat landscape.
Each luncheon explored critical topics such as emerging cyberthreats targeting financial institutions and middle-market companies, the growing role of artificial intelligence in data protection, and actionable strategies to enhance organizational resiliency.
The Houston Cybersecurity Luncheon, opened by William Griffin, Executive Vice President and Houston President at Susser Bank, along with the Austin and San Antonio Luncheons, opened by Mark Metcalfe, Executive Vice President and Central Texas President at Susser Bank, each featured a panel of experts:
- Aws Bassil, Director of Technology & Business Integration, Susser Bank
- Salina Bensman, Senior Vice President, Treasury Management Solutions Officer, Susser Bank (Austin Moderator)
- Beth-Anne Bygum, Chief Information Security Officer, Q2
- Tim Daves, Director of Information Security, Susser Bank
- Jennifer Poindexter, Senior Vice President, Treasury Management Solutions Officer, Susser Bank (Houston and San Antonio Moderator)
- Brian Sanders, Senior Director of Business Resiliency, Security, and Forensics, R1 RCM, Inc.; Former United States Secret Service, Dallas Field Office, Electronic Crimes Task Force.
“Cybersecurity has become one of the defining business challenges of our time,” said Aws Bassil, Director of Technology & Business Integration at Susser Bank. “As technology continues to reshape how organizations operate, resilience must be built into every layer of a company’s strategy. At Susser Bank, we’re focused on helping our clients anticipate risks, strengthen their defenses and create the confidence to grow in a digital world.”
The series underscores Susser Bank’s continued investment in client risk management and business continuity. From fraud prevention and operational resilience to advanced information security, Susser Bank’s technology and operations teams remain committed to delivering confidence and protection in a rapidly changing digital environment.
The events were coordinated by Susser Bank’s Treasury Management team in each market, reinforcing the bank’s hands-on approach to helping clients protect their operations, manage liquidity and build long-term financial resilience.
