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Congratulations, Cade Williams!

Laura Zeck: Sep 10, 2026

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

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What Strong Cybersecurity Governance Looks Like At a Community Bank

Brian Petzold: Sep 4, 2026

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

Errica Padgett: Aug 28, 2026

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

Nick Podhradsky: Aug 21, 2026

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

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Should Your Bank Create an AI Committee?

Cory Poupore: Aug 14, 2026

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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AI, Experience, and the Return of Creativity

Andrew Hernandez: Aug 7, 2026

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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

Jordan Rosiak: Jul 31, 2026

Many financial institutions are asking, “What should our board know about AI?” The answer is practical rather than technical: boards do not need to...

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Bedel Security Launches 'Banking on Security' Monthly Webinar Series

Cinda McGinnis: Jul 28, 2026

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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