February 22, 2011

Bank Tech University 2011 will be held March 23-25 at the Embassy Suites Hotel Memphis. Register on or before February 23rd to take advantage of the early registration discount and secure your spot at this exclusive event.

Take a deep dive into the latest bank technology, security, and IT risk management trends while networking with your peers and vying for some amazing tech prizes. At the end of each session, we'll give away useful and exciting technology. That's five opportunities to win.

Prizes include an LED TV, Logitech Revue with Google TV, Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod Nano, and a Nikon Coolpix digital camera.

Click on the PDF brochure at the end of this email to get more information on Bank Tech University 2011. Don't miss your chance to attend this always-popular annual event. We hope to see you in Memphis in March.

Program

Day One - Wednesday, March 23^rd

Morning Session - 9 AM until Noon

BANK OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY BEST PRACTICES

Congratulations! Your bank survived the downturn. Now, how do you survive the recovery and compete effectively using technology? Kick off BTU with a lively discussion of current topics that are top-of-mind with bankers. Find out which trends will impact your bank in 2011 and learn how to manage your bank's growing number of vendor relationships. Focus your efforts on the top five projects that will propel your bank beyond the competition.

· Bankers Roundtable: Peer Group Discussion of Hot Industry Topics

· Top Trends Impacting Bank Technology for 2011

· Vendor Management & Technology Provider Oversight

· Top Five Tech Projects to Tackle Now

Afternoon Session - 1 PM until 4 PM

BUSINESS CONTINUITY & DISASTER RECOVERY

Natural disasters (floods, tornadoes, and ice storms) impacted banks heavily in 2010. Technical and human-caused disasters are becoming more complex and more difficult to prevent. Is your bank ready for the next disaster, no matter the source? In this session learn how bankers are gearing up for threats, old and new, to protect the bank and its customers:

· Old Disasters + Complex Threats = New Plan

· Top Five Business Continuity Tool

· Real and Perceived Threats: Accurately Assessing Business Continuity Risk

· Business Continuity Plan Improvements

Prize Giveaways at 1PM and 4PM

Day Two - Thursday, March 24^th

Morning Session - 9 AM until Noon

NETWORK & INTERNET SECURITY

Network Security is as important as ever as attackers are constantly attempting to infiltrate your network. Are you aware of the newest methods attackers are using? More importantly, are you protecting your Bank's network and its users? We will examine the attacks and look at methods to protect and educate users so you can concentrate on the business of banking. Topics covered include:

· Network & Internet Security Trends

· Top Security Threats

· Taming the Patch Management Beast

· Deploying a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

· Security Awareness for Bankers

Afternoon Session - 1 PM until 4 PM

NETWORK MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES

Today, there are more options and opportunities to make your network less complex and users more productive. Is your network helping or hampering productivity? Are outdated policies and practices holding your bank back? It's time to move forward with new technologies that will balance security with innovation and keep your bank competitive. Learn the latest on:

· Embracing Social Media

· Windows 7 Migration Path

· Wi-Fi Integration

· Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, or Smartphones?

· Extend Your Virtual Network

Prize Giveaways at 1PM and 4PM

Day Three - Friday, March 25^h

9 AM until Noon

IT RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk management is not getting any easier as bankers are being required to accurately assess risk in specific areas and across the enterprise. By law, regulatory mandate, or simply best practices, risk assessments are becoming more sophisticated and complex. Having the right approach and the right documentation is critical. In this fast-paced session, learn which risk management trends will impact your bank and how to effectively manage the increasing number of audits and examinations. Topics covered include:

· Top Risk Management Trends

· IT Auditing 101

· Surviving Your Next IT Examination

· Enterprise Risk Assessment: The Mother of All Risk Assessments

Noon - Prize Giveaway, Closing Comments, Event Adjourns

Audience

CIOs, CTOs, COOs, CEOs, IT and operations personnel, internal auditors, IT auditors, compliance officers, network administrators, security practitioners, examiners, and anyone else interested in bank operations, security, and technology issues.

Program Materials

Each participant will receive booklets which will include slide handouts, sample policies, sample risk assessments, and other useful materials.

Attire

Business casual. Bring a sweater or a jacket should the room be cool.

Meals

Breakfast will be provided all three days as part of the event fees. Lunch will be provided on days one and two. Refreshment breaks are scheduled each morning and each afternoon.

Special Needs

Please submit accommodation requests for special needs in writing with your paid registration at least two weeks prior to the event. We will contact you to discuss arrangements.

About the Barret School of Banking

The Paul W. Barret, Jr. Graduate School of Banking is a non-profit independent school created by and governed by a Board of Regents, whose members are executives from banks and other firms involved with the financial services industry. The mission of the School is to provide an adult learning experience for the career-oriented individual in commercial banking or a related financial services industry business. Visit www.barret.ws or email us at barret@barret.ws to learn more.

About Sawyers & Jacobs LLC

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Sawyers & Jacobs LLC helps banks in four major areas: Technology Planning, Risk Management, Network Solutions, and Business Continuity. Our mission is to help our clients use technology securely, effectively, and profitably to better serve their customers, comply with laws and regulations, contain costs, and compete. To learn more, email jsawyers@sawyersjacobs.com, call 901.487.2575, or visit www.sawyersjacobs.com

Evening Dining

Selected restaurants within three miles of the hotel

Amerigo's	Half Shell
Belmont Grill	Houston's
Buckley's	Humdinger's
Carrabba's Italian Grill	Interim
Chic-fil-A	Macaroni Grill
Corky's Bar-B-Q	Napa Cafe
Cozymel's	Olive Garden
Erling Jensen	Owen Brennan's
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse	PF Chang's China Bistro
Folk's Folly	Ruth's Chris
Fox & Hound	Sharky's Gulf Grill
Frank Grisanti's	Swanky's Taco Shop

Hotel shuttle available for trips within three miles of the property.

Faculty Bios

Jimmy Sawyers, Member of the LLC

Jimmy Sawyers' twenty-six years of experience in the information technology field includes directing the operations and technology division of a community bank where at age 21, he became one of the youngest officers in the history of his 100-year old bank. In addition to his nine years as a banker, he has been a consultant to the financial services industry for over 17 years. Jimmy is a graduate of Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, with a B.S. in Business and a concentration in Information Technology Management and Telecommunications. Jimmy is on the faculty of the Barret School of Banking (formerly Mid South School of Banking) and the Southeastern School of Banking at Vanderbilt University. Active in the industry as a speaker, author and teacher, Jimmy is a frequent contributor to BankersOnline, a leading Web portal for bankers, and he is the author of the book, IT Auditing for Financial Institutions. Nationally recognized for his entertaining presentations that engage, inform, and educate, Jimmy delivers practical advice and a fresh perspective to complex issues. Jimmy, his wife Cindy, and their three children, live in Collierville, Tennessee.

Joshua Jacobs, Member of the LLC

Joshua Jacobs has 11 years of experience providing information technology services and solutions focusing on financial institutions. He is a graduate of Christian Brothers University with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Technology Management, and an Executive Certificate in Project Management. He holds numerous IT certifications including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Joshua is the co-author of the SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System and specializes in network design and support as well as security testing and assurance services. Joshua, his wife Mary, and their four children, live in Collierville, Tennessee.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits

CPE Credits

Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org.

The Barret School of Banking offering of Bank Tech University is a "group-live" advanced level program for bankers and other financial professionals. No advanced preparation or other prerequisites are required for enrollment. Admission guidelines are stated on the application. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint or refund, please contact the School office at 901-321-4000. Participants will receive 6 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for each full-day program, 3 hours for the Day Three/Half-Day program, or a total of 15 hours if they attend all days.

Location

Embassy Suites Hotel Memphis

1022 S. Shady Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38120

Tel: 901.684.1777 Fax: 901.685.8185

Embassy Suites

Embassy Suites Hotel - Memphis is conveniently located in the East Memphis suburban business district and residential community. All suites overlook a tropically landscaped atrium, the hallmark of Embassy Suites. The hotel is within walking distance to fine shops and restaurants in the Regalia Shopping Center and is only 9 miles from the Memphis International Airport. The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle and transportation within a 3-mile radius. Your stay at Embassy Suites Memphis includes: complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast served in our tropical atrium and complimentary Manager's Reception every evening from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Each two-room suite has a private bedroom with either a king-size bed or two double-beds plus a living room area with a sofa sleeper; well-lit dining/work area with four chairs; wet bar, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker; two color televisions with remote control, free HBO and cable; two telephones with speaker, dual lines, voice mail and data ports; iron and ironing board. Indoor heated pool, sun deck, whirlpool. sauna, exercise and game room. Regionally famous Frank Grisanti's Italian Restaurant is in the hotel.

Hotel Reservations

Please make your reservations by contacting the hotel directly and specifying that you are attending the Barret School of Banking/Sawyers & Jacobs seminar(s) to receive the special group rate. The deadline for making hotel reservations is February 23, 2011. When the allotted room block is sold, room rates will return to standard prices on a space-available basis, even if it is before the February 23, 2011 deadline.

Once an individual reservation has been made, any changes should be made directly with the Group Reservations Department. A credit card number or one night's advance deposit will be required to secure a room out of this block. Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to arrival or one night room and tax will be assessed.

Registration

Early Registration (on or before Feb 23)	First Person (from the same bank)	Second Person (from the same bank)	Third Person (from the same bank)
Day One only	$245	$225	Free
Day Two only	$245	$225	Free
Day Three only	$145	$125	Free
All 3 Days (the entire event)	$595	$495	Free
Registration(after Feb 23)	First Person (from the same bank)	Second Person (from the same bank)	Third Person (from the same bank)
Day One only	$265	$245	Free
Day Two only	$265	$245	Free
Day Three only	$155	$135	Free
All 3 Days (the entire event)	$645	$545	Free
Registration(at the door)	First Person (from the same bank)	Second Person (from the same bank)	Third Person (from the same bank)
Day One only	$285	$265	Free
Day Two only	$285	$265	Free
Day Three only	$175	$155	Free
All 3 Days (the entire event)	$695	$595	Free