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Bedel Security is excited to announce the launch of Banking on Security Webinars, a free monthly webinar series created to help community financial institutions navigate today's evolving cybersecurity and technology landscape.
Hosted by Nick Podhradsky, Sales Manager at Bedel Security, each webinar will feature practical discussions on topics impacting banks and credit unions, including cybersecurity, governance, regulatory expectations, emerging technologies, and risk management.
The inaugural webinar, "Securing the Era of AI: Defend, Enable, Govern," will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern and will feature Nick Podhradsky and Chris Bedel, Founder and CEO of Bedel Security.
As Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape the financial industry, institutions must balance innovation with security and governance. This session will explore the opportunities and risks of AI, introduce Bedel Security's new AI Risk Management & Oversight Program, and provide practical guidance for implementing AI responsibly within community financial institutions.
The webinar is designed for executive leadership, Information Security Officers, IT managers, and other leaders responsible for managing technology and risk.
Registration is free, but advance registration is required.
About Bedel Security
Founded in 2015, Bedel Security® provides outsourced virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs) exclusively to community banks and credit unions across the United States. Bedel Security's experienced advisors lead and support information security programs through strategic guidance, risk management, board reporting, policy development, vendor oversight, and ongoing security leadership. By combining deep financial industry expertise with practical tools and education, Bedel Security helps financial institutions build mature, sustainable cybersecurity programs that evolve with today's threat landscape.
About the Host
Nick Podhradsky is a cybersecurity sales leader, educator, and trusted advisor who has spent more than 17 years helping community financial institutions understand, manage, and reduce cyber risk. He is well-known for creating and hosting various monthly webinar programs that focus on educating financial institutions on how to create strong but simple information security programs that protect the institution and their clients.
Nick is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences, banking associations, executive retreats, and cybersecurity events where he presents on topics including cyber risk management, fraud prevention, AI-driven threats, social engineering, operational resilience, and cybersecurity leadership.
Nick lives in Madison, South Dakota, with his wife and two children. His family enjoys traveling, boating, golfing, and making memorable experiences.
For Questions
Please reach out to Nick Podhradsky at nick@bedelsecurity.com
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