Facing Cyber Threats Head On: Protecting Yourself and Your Business

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Queen City Club, 331 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Speaker: Brian Minick of Fifth Third

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Join us on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Queen City Club for our upcoming CEPC luncheon, “Facing Cyber Threats Head On: Protecting Yourself and Your Business.”

 

Cyber threats are an increasingly important concern for both individuals and businesses. This program will provide practical insights to help you better understand today’s risks and take steps to protect yourself, your clients, and your business.

 

We’re also making a few changes to our luncheon format this year to create an even better experience for our members:

 

  • More time to connect: Registration and networking will begin at 11:30 AM, giving you 30 minutes to catch up with colleagues and make new connections before the presentation.
  • Plated lunch: Enjoy a seated, plated lunch during the event.
  • Free valet parking: Complimentary valet parking will be available for CEPC attendees at the Queen City Club.

 

The presentation will begin promptly at 12:00 PM.

 

We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of learning, networking, and practical insights you can put to work in your practice.

 

Register today to reserve your seat!



Warm regards,

Board of Directors

Cincinnati Estate Planning Council

Event Details

Date:

Thur., September 24, 2026

 

Time:

11:30 AM - Networking & Registration

12:00 PM - Program

1:00 PM - Adjourn

 

Cost:

Members - $20

Non-Member - $50

 

Parking:

Complimentary Valet Parking!

Location:

Queen City Club

2nd Floor Lounge
331 E. Fourth Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

 

Deadline to Register:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH

 

Note: refunds will not be given for cancellations received after the registration deadline.

Thank you to our Lunch Sponsor!



2026-2027 Season Sponsor

We are proud to welcome the

Greater Cincinnati Foundation back as our season sponsor!

2026-2027 Supporting Season Sponsor

About the Speaker

Brian Minick

Chief Technology and Information Security Officer

Fifth Third

 

Brian Minick serves as the chief technology and information security officer at Fifth Third Bank. In this role, he is responsible for Fifth Third’s technology and information protection programs. Focused on delivering technology platforms and solutions that support the Bank and protect its customers, employees and information, Brian and his team are implementing and maintaining programs and solutions that leverage the latest technologies and capabilities in the IT industry. Brian also oversees the implementation of technology and security strategies that require multi-industry collaboration, regulatory compliance planning and management of infrastructure obsolescence.

 

Brian brings more than 25 years of diverse information technology and cybersecurity leadership experience to this position and is a noted speaker and published author. Prior to joining Fifth Third, Brian served as vice president of managed threat services at Booz Allen Hamilton, following its acquisition of Morphick, where he was co-founder and CEO.



Brian previously served as chief information security officer for GE’s aviation, energy and transportation businesses, where he was responsible for developing and implementing advanced cybersecurity strategies. He also led efforts to implement protocols for mitigating advanced persistent threats for an organization of more than 135,000 employees worldwide. Brian also served as the infrastructure design leader at GE, where he was responsible for server, storage and network design strategies. He was a Six Sigma quality leader and a graduate of the GE Information Management Leadership Program.

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