4 Steps to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Program in 2024

by Trisha Durkin | Dec 29, 2023

As we get ready to usher in the new year, it's essential to assess and enhance your cybersecurity program. Let’s explore four key strategies to fortify your defenses in 2024. 1. Perform Regular...

Strengthening the Fort

by Vance Monical | Dec 22, 2023

In an era dominated by digital advancements, the financial industry stands at the forefront of technological innovation. As financial institutions continue to leverage innovative solutions to...

Congratulations Trisha Durkin

by Laura Zeck | Dec 7, 2023

We here at Bedel Security are excited to announce that our very own Trisha Durkin, CISSP is adding VP COO to her title. Our President, Founder, and CEO, Chris Bedel, had this to say about her...

Humans vs. Artificial Intelligence: Who is the better phisher?

by Stephanie Goetz | Dec 7, 2023

What an interesting question and an article published recently gives us the answer, at least for today. Stephanie Carruthers, the chief people hacker for IBM X-Force Red, had her team take on...

Adding Perspective to Tabletop Exercises

by Brian Petzold | Dec 1, 2023

Your institution likely performs periodic incident response tabletop exercises to help ensure you are ready when an incident occurs. At the beginning, the participants of the exercises were...

Holiday Scams

by Vance Monical | Nov 10, 2023

The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for festive decorations and lots of quality time with our friends and family. But while we’re decorating and trying to find...

Why Regular Security Audits and Penetration Testing Are Your Best 'Cyber Insurance' Policy

by Trisha Durkin | Nov 3, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of finance, where digital transactions and data management reign supreme, security isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. But how do you ensure your fortress stands strong in...

Ransomware Self-Assessment Tool 2.0: A Comprehensive Overview of the Latest Release

by Trisha Durkin | Oct 27, 2023

Introduction In a digital landscape increasingly plagued by evolving cyber threats and malware attacks, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for financial institutions. Among the various...

Five Findings from the 2023 IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report

by Stephanie Goetz | Oct 20, 2023

I was reviewing the 2023 IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report this week and wanted to share some findings I found interesting. This report is published annually and that follows organizations...

What is a Good Password Length?

by Brian Petzold | Oct 13, 2023

We are often asked what length passwords should be. The answer that we give in general is that we would like user passwords to be at least 14 characters and complex, and that administrator passwords...

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