Thomas B.

Vice President, Corporate Security Leader (Physical & Information Security Officer) @ The Dime Bank

About

As Vice President and Physical & Information Security Officer at The Dime Bank, I draw on more than a decade of experience in law enforcement, digital forensics, and information technology to protect both our customers and our institution. My career began in policing, where I specialized in online investigations and safeguarding vulnerable populations. Since transitioning to banking in 2021, I’ve advanced from Information Security Officer to Vice President, leading all aspects of corporate security, fraud prevention, and business continuity planning while managing a multidisciplinary team of seven professionals across fraud, BSA, physical security, and information security. I hold the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) credential from (ISC)² and a Master’s Degree in Information Security Operations from Champlain College, equipping me to design and manage cybersecurity programs, perform threat and vulnerability analysis, and lead incident response efforts. I also earned a B.S. in Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State and a Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensic Science from Champlain College. I’m passionate about developing resilient security and business continuity frameworks, advancing team capabilities, and fostering cross-department collaboration to address emerging cyber risks. I’m proud to support The Dime Bank’s mission of personal service, community commitment, and innovation in financial security. If you’re interested in next-generation security strategies or career growth in technology and banking, let’s connect.

Country

United States

City

Scranton

Industry

Computer & Network Security

Skill

Public Relations, Crime Prevention, Microsoft Copilot, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Community Policing, Incident Response, Terminal, Linux, Fraud Investigations, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Private Sector, Communication, Identity and Access Management (IAM), IT Security Best Practices, IT Security Assessments, IT Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators, Risk Management

Experience

Vice President, Corporate Security Leader (Physical & Information Security Officer)

The Dime Bank

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Currently holding a security leadership role, leading the bank’s integrated security strategy—covering cybersecurity, fraud control, and physical branch safety. Corporate-wide security management: overseeing both cyber and physical safety across all bank branches. Fraud prevention and investigation: leading internal efforts to detect and mitigate fraudulent activity. Incident response: coordinating responses to both cyber and physical security events. Policy implementation and oversight: developing and enforcing security protocols and standards. Leadership and team coordination, managing staff that support security and fraud functions.

Vice President, Physical and Information Security Officer

The Dime Bank

2023-1 - 2024-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

Honesdale, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for the overall enterprise wide physical and information security programs, ensuring appropriate risk management, program compliance, asset and team protection, and cross functional team management.

Assistant Vice President, Information Security Officer

The Dime Bank

2022-1 - 2023-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Information Security Officer

The Dime Bank

2021-10 - 2022-1 · 4 mos

Police Officer

Roaring Brook Township, PA

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Roaring Brook, PA

Police Officer

Archbald Police Dept

2020-5 - 2025-12 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Archbald, Pennsylvania, United States

IT Systems Professional

MONTROSE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

2019-3 - 2021-10 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Montrose, PA

Owner

Butler Technical Services LLC

2018-11 - 2021-10 · 3 yrs

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

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Information Technology Manager

Clarks Summit Service Station, Inc. | Butler's Sunoco

2009-5 - 2021-10 · 12 yrs 6 mos

Clarks Summit, PA

Provide unparalleled customer service and support to customers. Coordinate and administer all aspects of technology integration and deployment company wide. Interface between upper management and vendors to ensure the most effective decision making within the company.

Police Officer

Dunmore Police Department

2015-8 - 2017-11 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Dunmore, Pennsylvania, United States

Police Officer

Dunmore Police Department

2012-7 - 2015-8 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Dunmore, PA

Perform patrol functions and conduct criminal investigations in the Borough of Dunmore. Performed advanced online investigations as a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Operated as the lead investigator, in conjunction with the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office, in a number of investigations into the exploitation of children which all resulted in successful prosecution of the offenders.

Intern

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

2015 - 2015

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

Assisted agents within the Child Predator Section with investigations into offenders seeking to exploit children within the Commonwealth. Assisted in both investigatory responsibilities as well as Digital Forensic Investigations.

Police Officer

Archbald Police Dept

2013 - 2015 · 2 yrs

Archbald, Pennsylvania, United States

Education

Champlain College

Information Security Operations

2019 - 2021-10 · 2 yrs

Champlain College is a nationally recognized leader in cybersecurity and digital forensics education. Champlain has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security since 2006, and Champlain cybersecurity programs have been named best in the nation by SC Magazine. Champlain is also designated as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Air Force Office of Special Investigations - the fifth college in the nation to receive this distinction.