About the webinar:

Join your CFDD colleagues for an engaging 90-minute webinar on the critical issue of cybercrime and its impact on businesses across all sectors. As highlighted by the World Economic Forum, cybercrime ranks among the top ten global threats organizations will face in the coming decade. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, the financial toll of cybercrime is projected to soar to an astonishing $10.5 trillion annually by 2025—more than three times the $3 trillion loss recorded in 2015.

Consider the ramifications if your company or one of your vendors were to fall victim to a cyberattack. Would you face contractual liability if a customer’s data were compromised due to a phishing scam? Most importantly, what proactive measures can we implement to combat cybercrime?

In this informative session, we will share valuable lessons learned and effective strategies to strengthen your organization against cyber threats. Discover how to leverage our real-life experiences—though unfortunate and ongoing—to highlight the necessity of proactive defense in preventing fraudulent activities. We invite you to join us for an enlightening discussion that emphasizes the importance of safeguarding your assets and protecting your reputation in today’s digital landscape.

About the speakers:

FBI Special Agent Michael Yarger

Carl Davidson, Blue Water Industries LLC

Carl Davidson has been associated with NACM for over 20 years, participating in Industry credit groups, CFDD, and attending Credit Congress annually. He is currently the Director of Credit & Collections for Blue Water industries LLC, an aggregate producer in the South Eastern United States. He has worked for Blue Water since the company was formed in 2018. Carl has 25 years in construction credit pertaining to all aspects of residential, industrial, commercial, private, public, and federal projects. His responsibilities include analyzing credit exposure for new and existing accounts, managing collections, working with the sales team to manage credit risk, as well as working with counsel to resolve delinquent accounts.

Brett Hanft, CBA, American International Forest Products LLC

Brett M Hanft, CBA, Credit Manager at American International Forest Products, LLC, has 35 years of credit experience; the past 25 years in the lumber industry. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics from Willamette University in 1988. Brett received his Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation in 1991. He has been an active and participative member in NACM and CFDD for more than three decades. In 2021, Brett received the CFDD National Spirit Award and the NACM National Emerging Leader Award. Brett is currently serving on the NACM National Board as a Director and is an active member of the Executive Committee on the CFDD National Board. Brett firmly believes in ‘paying it forward’ by sharing his knowledge and experience with others in the credit profession. He has completed 14 years of service on the CFDD National Board and is a CFDD Past National Chairman.