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Executives discussing IT and cybersecurity compliance in changing regulatory environment.

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Changing Regulatory Landscape

Changing Regulatory Landscape: What “Material Financial Risk” Means for IT and Cybersecurity Late in 2025, all three federal banking regulatory agencies released notices announcing a renewed focus on “material financial risks.” I understand why....

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Welcome to The Bedel Security Team Shane!

The Bedel Security Team is excited to introduce you to its newest team member, Quickbase Developer, Shane Miller!

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Business handshake illustrating trust and verification in managed security services.

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Trust but Verify: Managing your Managed Security Service Provider

Perhaps you outsourced your security monitoring and incident response to a reputable firm years ago, or are considering a change to outsource for the...

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The War on Residential Proxy Networks

Financial institutions have long relied on network‑based controls to keep criminals out of Internet Banking systems and other critical...

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Team of professionals working at computers in a modern office, representing internal cybersecurity risk and governance for community banks

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Internal vs. External Cyber Threats

Internal vs. External Cyber Threats: Why Internal Risk Defines Cybersecurity Outcomes for Community Banks

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Cybersecurity Trends Examiners May Focus on in 2026

As financial institutions move into 2026, cybersecurity examinations continue to evolve. Regulators are shifting away from purely checklist-based...

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What CISA’s Updated CPGs Mean for Financial Institutions

CISA’s recent update to the Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) marks an important evolution in how organizations should approach cyber...

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Case Study: First National Bank of Pulaski

Introduction Community banks face a unique challenge: balancing compliance demands with limited resources. As regulators place greater emphasis on...

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