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Why the FFIEC CAT Isn’t Your Risk Assessment—And What To Do Instead

With the upcoming sunset of the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) in less than three months, community banks are beginning to get nervous about finding a replacement. One misconception that I’ve heard over the years is describing the CAT as...

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Congratulations Cinda McGinnis!

Congratulations to our very own Cinda McGinnis on her most recent promotion from Admin / Marketing Manager to VP Chief Administrative Officer!

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The Wild, Untamed, and Exciting World of Passkeys

In today's digital landscape, securing user authentication is more critical than ever. Recently, I explored the benefits of using Yubikeys and...

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Welcome to The Bedel Security Team, Hunter Thompson!

Hunter has spent over 10 years in Community Banking in various roles. These positions have provided him with a diverse background and well-rounded...

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Phishing, But Make It AI: Why You’re More Likely to Click — And What to Do About It

Remember the phishing emails of yesteryear? Misspelled words, weird formatting, maybe a Nigerian prince or two?

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From Compliance to Confidence

Building a Risk-Based Information Security Program for Community Banks For many community banks, passing a regulatory exam can feel like a victory...

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Using RACI Charts to Strengthen Risk Management and InfoSec Programs

Without defined roles, critical tasks like policy reviews, incident response, and business continuity planning, or risk assessments can be overlooked...

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Strengthening Cybersecurity with a Single Source of Truth

In the current cybersecurity landscape, organizations generate and rely on vast amounts of data from various tools, systems, and platforms. Without a...

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How Financial Institutions Can Get Ahead of 2025 Cybersecurity Exams

If you work in a bank or credit union, you already know the expectations have changed. Regulators aren’t just asking whether you have cybersecurity...

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Beyond the CAT: Building on a Foundation That Lasts

Introduction As most bankers know by now, the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT), first released in 2015, will officially sunset on August 31,...

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