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Thank You

To everything, there is a season, and as the year begins to wind down, we find ourselves reflecting on the moments and people who make everything we do worthwhile. Today, we want to pause and express gratitude for the things we are most thankful for.

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AI-Driven Phishing Scams

As we enter the holiday season, many of us look forward to festive gatherings, shopping sprees, and, of course, sharing the season’s joy with loved...

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The Cyber Crystal Ball: What’s in Store for Community Financial Institutions in 2025?

“2024 was rough; why should 2025 be any different?” This is the mantra heard in many community banks and credit unions as they brace for the next...

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Five Essential Cybersecurity Tasks to Complete Before Year-End

As we approach the end of the year, it's crucial for institutions to ensure their cybersecurity measures are robust and up to date. We typically put...

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How I Became a vCISO

I have a lot of passion for my role as a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for financial institutions, and I am always happy to tell...

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Welcome to The Bedel Security Team, Andrew Hernandez, CISM, CISSP!

We are so excited to welcome our newest vCISO Senior Advisor, Andrew Hernandez, CISM, CISA to The Bedel Security Team!

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Protecting Against AI-Driven Cyber Threats

From phishing scams to ransomware, cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to launch more sophisticated, faster, and harder-to-detect attacks. To...

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Key Risk Indicators: Your Early Warning System for Cyber Threats in Community Financial Institutions

In the financial world, predicting risk is like forecasting the weather—you need to know the signs of a brewing storm before it hits. For community...

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Managing Facebook Accounts for Financial Institutions

In today’s world, social media is a powerful tool for businesses of all types, including financial institutions. But with power comes responsibility...

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