First State Bank strengthens its trusted financial services by partnering with Adaptive Security

First State Bank, a cornerstone of the Florida Keys, recognized the urgent need to fortify its defenses against increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats. Traditional security awareness training fell short, failing to address the evolving landscape of AI-driven attacks.

Joshua Lopez, Senior Vice President of Information Technology, found himself immediately impressed by Adaptive Security’s innovative approach, particularly its use of deepfakes for phishing simulations.

A live demonstration, featuring a realistic AI-generated deepfake, served as a stark wake-up call. Lopez shared this experience with First State Bank’s board of directors, highlighting the platform’s ability to expose vulnerabilities in a tangible and impactful way.

“The deepfake drew us in, but the rest of the product quickly appealed to us as well,” Lopez says.

Lopez received approval from stakeholders, who recognized its potential to transform the financial services company’s security posture.

First State Bank implemented Adaptive and began embarking on a journey to modernize its security awareness training program.

Coupled with the ability to generate detailed reports, Adaptive’s platform provides Lopez and his team with unprecedented visibility into employee risk scores and training progress.

First State Bank’s newfound approach allows for targeted interventions and continuous improvement, ensuring that employees are equipped to identify and mitigate the latest threats, safeguarding the bank and its customers.