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Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Responsibility in Your Bank

When most people think of cybersecurity, they think of firewalls, antivirus software, or maybe the IT department working behind the scenes. While those technical defenses are important, cybersecurity goes far beyond technology. It requires the...

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Evaluating Incident Risk Severity Levels in Your Incident Response Plan

When a security incident occurs in a financial institution, one of the first and most critical steps is categorization. The speed and accuracy of...

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Bedel Security announces launch of CySPOT® Customer Access Portal

Bedel Security® is excited to announce the launch of the CySPOT® Customer Access Portal, a secure online repository designed to give community...

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Why You Need Both an Information Security Risk Assessment and a Framework Self-Assessment

When it comes to managing cybersecurity risk in community financial institutions, there’s often confusion between two key activities: the Information...

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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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Is Switching to Passwordless Authentication Possible with Tools we Already Have?

We are all facing password fatigue, and many institutions we work with are asking for longer passwords and more of them to pair with authenticator...

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Incident Response Theater: Are We Just Playing the Role of Preparedness?

The curtain rises. The scene: a quiet sunny day on the teller line.

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Case Study: GNB Bank

Introduction Here at Bedel Security, we exclusively work with financial institutions to lead and provide strategy for their information security and...

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Why We Built The BaaS Risk Checklist (And What We’re Hoping to Learn)

Over the past year, I’ve had more than a few community bank leaders ask me the same question: “How can we explore innovation without putting the bank...

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Beyond the 36-Hour Rule: Real-World Examples You Might Not Know About

Most community financial institutions are well aware of the 36-hour incident notification rule that went into effect in April 2022. But what’s not...

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