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Graphic highlighting AI governance responsibilities for community bank boards, including risk management and regulatory oversight.

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What Community Bank Boards Need to Know About AI

Many financial institutions are asking, “What should our board know about AI?” The answer is practical rather than technical: boards do not need to become AI experts, but they do need to understand their oversight responsibilities, the risks...

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Bedel Security Launches 'Banking on Security' Monthly Webinar Series

Bedel Security is excited to announce the launch of Banking on Security Webinars, a free monthly webinar series created to help community financial...

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Graphic highlighting key components of an AI policy for banks, including governance, risk management, and compliance.

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What Should a Bank’s AI Policy Include?

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a future consideration for financial institutions but something that is being used every day, oftentimes...

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Graphic highlighting FDIC guidance on implementing cybersecurity fundamentals for financial institutions.

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The FDIC Is Pointing Banks Back to Cybersecurity Fundamentals.

Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity. Vulnerabilities can be identified faster, exploits can be developed more quickly, and attackers...

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Graphic highlighting the five most important cybersecurity controls from the DBIR 2026 report for financial institutions.

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DBIR 2026: Five Controls That Matter Most

Every year, the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) gives us the closest thing to ground truth in cybersecurity. The 2026 DBIR—covering...

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Graphic highlighting Microsoft Copilot licensing, monitoring, and responsible AI administration.

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Understanding Copilot Licensing and Monitoring

To stay competitive, institutions today are being encouraged to experiment with artificial intelligence, and for many organizations, the simplest...

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Graphic highlighting responsible AI adoption and governance in financial institutions.

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Artificial Intelligence in Banking: Innovation Without Losing Control

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a daily business tool. Employees of financial institutions are using AI-powered assistants to draft...

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Graphic highlighting essential contract clauses for managing third-party cybersecurity risk for community banks.

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5 Third-Party Contract Clauses Financial Institutions Can’t Afford to Miss

Financial institutions continue to strengthen their third-party risk management programs, driven by increased regulatory scrutiny, growing reliance...

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Welcome to The Bedel Security Team Nick!

The Bedel Security Team is excited to introduce you to its newest team member, Sales Manager Nick Podhradsky!

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