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Behind the screens: Building security customers appreciate

In this Help Net Security interview, Jess discusses the company’s multi-layered defense against fraud and its commitment to protecting customer trust. She explains how PRA Group balances identity verification with a seamless customer experience.

Jess also reflects on how AI is changing both the fight against fraud and the way security teams adapt to threats.

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Phishing 4 Answers: Building a Strong Security Culture with PhishFirewall

Featuring Jess Vachon, CISO of PRA Group, to explore “building a strong security culture through continuous training and employee engagement. Tune in to hear how proactive and tailored security awareness initiatives can protect your organization from phishing threats and cyberattacks.”

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The ITcurio Podcast, Guest Spotlight: Jess Vachon

“ Gain insights from a thought leader with 15+ years of experience in designing multi-layer security systems. Learn how Jess navigates and aligns business strategy with emerging technologies. Understand the importance of IT-based initiatives. Get actionable tips on governance, risk, and compliance.”

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Slide titled 'Position²: A Conversation with Jess Vachon, Chief Information Security Officer, Context Labs BV, hosted by Taryn Talley, Head of Marketing Position'

Jess speaks with Taryn Talley, head of marketing at Position2, about her experience as a transgender woman in cybersecurity leadership.

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Blackmere Live: Debunking the Cyber Talent Gap with Jess Vachon

Host Domini Clark and featured guest Jess Vachon “discuss the cybersecurity talent gap and ways to address it, including investing time in evaluating resumes and building relationships with job candidates, the importance of mentoring and ongoing training for retaining employees, and the need to remove bias from the hiring process. Gatekeeping is present in hiring. Here are some different ways we can combat it — both for candidates and hiring managers in cyber.”

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