Pennsylvania’s banking sector includes regional banks, credit unions, and federal financial institutions that manage billions in assets and sensitive customer data. These organizations operate within some of the most tightly regulated environments in the economy, requiring strong governance, operational resilience, and advanced cybersecurity defenses. Chief Information Security Officers in banking play a central role in protecting financial systems, managing regulatory compliance, and ensuring that digital banking platforms remain secure and trusted.
Susan Koski — Chief Information Security Officer, PNC
Susan Koski serves as Chief Information Security Officer at PNC, where she leads enterprise cybersecurity strategy for one of the largest financial institutions in the United States. Her career has focused on building and transforming security organizations, aligning cybersecurity programs with regulatory compliance and operational risk management. Koski is known for integrating cybersecurity and fraud prevention capabilities and for guiding security initiatives during complex mergers and organizational transitions.
Derek Kauffman — Chief Information Security Officer, AmeriServ Financial Bank
Derek Kauffman leads enterprise information security, fraud prevention, and business continuity programs at AmeriServ Financial Bank, reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer. His role includes overseeing governance, regulatory compliance, incident response readiness, and security awareness initiatives across the organization. Kauffman focuses on strengthening enterprise resilience through frameworks aligned with FFIEC, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and GLBA while supporting secure modernization initiatives across the bank’s infrastructure.
Brian Jackson — EVP & Chief Information Security Officer, First Resource Bank
Brian Jackson serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at First Resource Bank, where he leads the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and risk management programs. After previously serving as Chief Technology Officer, Jackson transitioned into the CISO role with a strong understanding of banking infrastructure and enterprise technology operations. His leadership focuses on protecting banking systems, strengthening operational security, and supporting the bank’s broader digital initiatives.
Justin Bendl — Senior Director & Chief Information Security Officer, Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Justin Bendl leads cybersecurity and enterprise risk initiatives as Chief Information Security Officer at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. Over more than a decade with the organization, he has held multiple leadership roles across security and compliance, including Deputy CISO. His work focuses on aligning cybersecurity programs with enterprise risk management frameworks, strengthening compliance programs, and supporting board-level oversight of cyber risk.
Dean Sanders — Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer, Citadel Credit Union
Dean Sanders leads cybersecurity operations at Citadel Credit Union, where he oversees security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and enterprise security architecture. CISSP and CISM certified, Sanders focuses on strengthening operational security capabilities while mentoring cross-functional teams and improving organizational security maturity. His work supports the protection of member data and the resilience of digital banking services.
Protecting the Core of the Financial System
Banking institutions operate at the heart of the financial system, making cybersecurity leadership critical to maintaining stability and trust. The Chief Information Security Officers featured here guide security strategy across complex regulatory environments, ensuring that Pennsylvania’s banks and credit unions remain resilient against evolving cyber threats.
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