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Bedel Security graphic about 2026 proposed third-party risk management guidance for banks and credit unions, featuring a banker reviewing documents.

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What the 2026 Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance Means for Banks and Credit Unions

On September 11, 2026, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, and NCUA jointly released proposed guidance that could reshape how banks and credit unions approach third-party risk management (TPRM).

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Bedel Security graphic about AI note-taker security, featuring professionals participating in a hybrid video meeting.

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AI Note-Takers: The Security Questions Institutions Should Be Asking

AI-powered meeting assistants and note-taking tools are becoming commonplace. They promise better meeting documentation, automatic action items, and...

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Congratulations, Jordan Rosiak!

The Bedel Security Team is excited to announce the promotion of Jordan Rosiak from vCISO Senior Advisor to Service Delivery Manager/vCISO Senior...

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Image congratulating Errica Padgett on her recent promotion

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Congratulations, Errica Padgett!

The Bedel Security Team is excited to announce the promotion of Errica Padgett from Operations Manager / vCISO Senior Advisor to Director of Service...

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Image congratulating Cade Williams on his promotion

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Congratulations, Cade Williams!

The Bedel Security Team is excited to announce the promotion of Cade Williams from Business Development Associate to Account Executive.

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Bedel Security graphic about strong cybersecurity governance at a community bank, featuring banking professionals in a leadership meeting.

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What Strong Cybersecurity Governance Looks Like At a Community Bank

There is no such thing as a perfect cybersecurity program, as the threat landscape changes so quickly that new attack methods can appear overnight....

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Bedel Security graphic about the difference between IT and information security, featuring a banker working on a laptop.

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IT vs. Information Security: What's the Difference?

When examiners, auditors, or the Board ask who is responsible for information security, the answer should not simply be “IT.” For many financial...

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Bank executive stressed after cybersecurity incident

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Cybersecurity Is Emotional

When most people think about cybersecurity, they think about technology—firewalls, multifactor authentication, endpoint protection, and monitoring...

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Bedel Security graphic about whether community banks should create an AI committee, featuring a banker presenting to colleagues.

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Should Your Bank Create an AI Committee?

Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming part of daily operations within community banks and credit unions. Whether it's being used in...

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