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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 policies; they want to see how effectively your program operates in practice.

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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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How AI will Impact Information Security

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continuing to evolve, and more institutions are implementing it in different ways, such as chatbots, automation of...

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Congratulations, Kenyatta Smith!

We are excited to announce that Kenyatta Smith will transition from vCISO Specialist to IT Developer within Bedel Security.

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Is it Time to Go Passwordless?

For years, having long and complex passwords has been ingrained in us as a requirement, so it may seem strange to consider eliminating passwords...

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Third-Party Risk Management: Properly Rating Inherent Risk

Whether it’s outsourcing core functions or leveraging specialized technology, working with third parties can introduce significant risks. To mitigate...

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AI Model Risk Management in Financial Institutions

Today we’ll discuss our newest and perhaps most ubiquitous buzzword: AI (Artificial Intelligence). Identifying and mitigating risks of AI are...

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Understanding the Second Amendment to DFS Part 500: What Financial Institutions Need to Know

The Second Amendment to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Part 500, finalized on November 1, 2024, introduces more stringent...

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Understanding RTO, RPO, and MTD and Why It Matters

When disaster strikes—whether it's a cyberattack, power outage, or natural disaster—community financial institutions must be prepared to restore...

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In a World of Emerging Technology, One Truth Remains

Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cryptocurrency, banking as a service - there’s no shortage of new technology shaking up the financial...

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