Errica Padgett

Bank executive reading the Bedel Security blog on her desktop.
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 emails, summarize documents, analyze data, and improve productivity. Some institutions are even...

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Bedel Security Friday5 graphic on third-party risk and SaaS cybersecurity challenges.

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The Third-Party Risk You Can’t See

Financial institutions have long understood the importance of third-party risk management. Vendor due diligence, contract reviews, and ongoing...

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Vendor Data Sharing: Why “Need to Know” Is a Must for Financial Institutions

Vendors play a crucial role in helping financial institutions deliver modern, efficient, and client-focused services. But with every data exchange...

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A Strong Defense Wins Championships—and Protects Your Data

In football, it’s often said that defense wins championships. The same principle applies to information security: the strength of your defensive...

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The Rising Threat of Deepfake Technology in Cybersecurity

In recent years, cybercriminals have expanded their toolkit beyond phishing emails and malware to include a newer, more sinister threat—deepfake...

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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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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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The Quantum Threat: Preparing for a Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Landscape

The quantum computing era is quickly approaching, and the capabilities of these powerful machines promise to revolutionize various industries. This...

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Five Cybersecurity Questions Financial Institutions Should Ask Before Year-End

The end of 2024 is approaching quickly and 2025 will be here before we all know it. To plan for a successful cybersecurity posture in 2025, here are...

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