Data Leaks to Cybersecurity: Protecting Privacy with David Hammarberg

David Hammarberg – Partner at McKonly & Asbury, recently sat down with David Warren – Co-Founder and Chairman of Bridgeford Trust Company, to discuss cybersecurity. David Hammarberg has been an integral part of Bridgeford’s family of companies from the start, serving as their outsourced IT Director. With his extensive expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and overall company security, he has played a crucial role in shaping their approach to protecting sensitive data.

Listen in as they explore how data leaks, such as the Pandora Papers, and the rise of cyber threats have transformed the IT industry. Drawing on David Hammarberg’s insights, they discuss how Bridgeford has navigated these challenges, focusing on key issues like social engineering, employee training (or the lack thereof), and vendor management.

Bridgeford’s commitment to protecting client privacy is reinforced by their decision to establish a trust charter in South Dakota, a state known for its strong trust privacy laws. This episode concludes with a discussion on how Bridgeford leverages both South Dakota fiduciary law and cutting-edge cybersecurity measures. David Hammarberg shares industry best practices, the ongoing evolution of cybersecurity, and strategies for maintaining a balance between efficient business operations and robust security protocols.

You can listen to the latest episode on Bridgeford’s podcast page, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and SoundCloud.

Bridgeford Trust Company’s Delivering Direction and Control podcast was developed to educate, challenge, and inspire listeners. As they interview experts in the trust planning arena, they keep listeners updated on developments regarding modern trust law and provide practical discussion on the powerful trust planning opportunities available to advisors around the country and the world – all in an effort to deliver far more direction and control to clients and their advisors than ever before. Check out all of their episodes here: bridgefordtrust.com/podcasts.

If you have questions on any of the topics discussed in this latest episode, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Bridgeford team via their contact form or call us at (605) 224-9189.

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