There have been multiple consent orders issued recently which have made it clear that regulators are starting to enforce new third-party risk management guidance issued in the middle of 2023,...
Navigating the Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity
by Vance Monical | Apr 5, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer for businesses. As we explore how AI can revolutionize our operations, we must also...
Welcome to the Bedel Security Team, Josephine!
by Laura Zeck | Apr 4, 2024
The Bedel Security Team is excited to welcome its newest vCISO Specialist, Josephine Bailey! Josephine began her career in the tax industry as a district office manager. Recognizing a need to...
Turning the Tide: How Financial Leaders Can Master Information Security Amidst Multiple Roles
by Tony Bushong | Mar 29, 2024
Dueling Hats: In the bustling world of financial institutions, where the roles are many and the hours few, the challenge of embedding robust cybersecurity practices can feel daunting. For many in...
NIST Releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
by Stephanie Goetz | Mar 22, 2024
The National Institute for Standards and Technology released an update to its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) late February. The CSF was originally created in 2014 to help critical national...
Ask the Right Question to Build your Information Security Program
by Chris Bedel | Mar 15, 2024
How are we going to do this? As leaders in the banking industry, we often find ourselves saying those exact words. We want to be self-reliant—and why not? We’ve gotten where we are today by...
Building a Successful Team
by Trisha Durkin | Mar 8, 2024
Being an entirely virtual workforce we understand the value of time spent together and this past February our team had the pleasure of meeting in person. It was a great trip, as they always are, so...
Best Practices to Ace Your Penetration Test
by Brian Petzold | Mar 1, 2024
Every institution should have an internal penetration test performed annually. The goal of the penetration test is for the tester to try to gain administrative access to the network. In our...
Defending the End Zone
by Vance Monical | Feb 9, 2024
As the world prepares for the clash of titans on the gridiron, the Super Bowl transcends mere sport, offering valuable lessons in resilience, strategy, and teamwork. Just as the Chiefs and 49ers...
Fortifying the Vault: Unveiling Data Protection Strategies for Financial Institutions
by Trisha Durkin | Feb 2, 2024
Welcome to the high-stakes world of banking, where every transaction is a delicate dance of digits, and the protection of sensitive data is paramount. In this digital age, financial institutions...