The Midwest Insurance Fraud Prevention Association (MIFPA) is an organization dedicated to expanding and developing understanding in the detection, prevention, and prosecution of health, life, worker’s compensation, and disability insurance fraud. The mission of MIFPA is to advance the knowledge of its members by:
- Educating its members to recognize and combat fraud;
- Sharing current fraud investigation information;
- Sponsoring education programs and workshops; and
- Providing access to a regional network of associates.
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Cyber Threat Awareness and Creative Strategies for Managing Risk
Register now for MIFPA’s upcoming training | April 24, 2024 | 10:00AM (CST)
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Ransomware. Spear phishing. The “insider” threat. Organizations and firms face a myriad of cyber threats that come with ample amounts of risk. From reputational damage to financial losses, the possible costs of a cyber attack or data breach can be challenging to quantify—and mitigate. Mark Lanterman, Chief Technology Officer of Computer Forensic Services, will discuss latest trends in our cyber landscape including topics such as the Dark Web, doxxing, ransomware, and the role of the human element in making or breaking a strong security culture. Mark will also provide practical suggestions for improving cybersecurity postures with proactive and reactive strategies.
Mark Lanterman is the Chief Technology Officer of Computer Forensic Services. Before entering the private sector, Mark was a member of the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Taskforce. Mark has over 30 years of security and forensic experience and has testified in over 2000 cases.
Mark is faculty for the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada, and has conducted training for members of the federal judiciary through the Federal Judicial Center in Washington, D.C. Mark is a professor in the cybersecurity program at the St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mark has provided training in digital evidence, computer forensics and cyber security to the United States Supreme Court.
Mark completed his postgrad studies in cybersecurity at Harvard University and is certified as a Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist (SCERS) by the Department of Homeland Security.
2024 Training Sessions
January 24, 2024: Day to Day Ethics for SIU – Presenter: Brent Walker, Director of Government Relations – Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
Member Organizations
Allianz Life Insurance Company
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MN
TruStage Financial Group, Inc.
Affiliated Government Agencies
Defense Criminal Investigative Services (DCIS), Dept. of Defense Inspector General
Federal Bureau of Investigations
Hennepin County Attorney Office
Hennepin Health
Internal Revenue Service
Medicare
MN Attorney General – Criminal Division
MN Attorney General – Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU)
MN Department of Commerce – Fraud Bureau
MN Department of Human Services – Office of Inspector General (OIG)
MNsure
SD Insurance Fraud Prevention Unit, SD Dept. of Revenue & Regulation
U.S. Attorney’s Office – Minnesota
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, OIG
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region 5 Office
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Wisconsin Department of Justice