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...
Why Regular Security Audits and Penetration Testing Are Your Best 'Cyber Insurance' Policy
by Trisha Durkin | Nov 3, 2023
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...
Is It Time for Your IT Team to Sharpen Their Saw?
by Tony Bushong | Oct 5, 2023
Do any of the following sound familiar? "When will this be done?" “We have more findings, and we haven’t completed the old ones.” "IT is taking too long." “We’re always playing catchup.” "This is...
Welcome to the Bedel Security Mark & Travis
by Laura Zeck | Oct 5, 2023
The Bedel Security Team is excited to welcome its two newest vCISO Specialists, Mark Lester and Travis Johnson! Mark has 5 years of experience providing IT support for a community bank and...
Finding Balance
by Vance Monical | Sep 29, 2023
If you’re anything like me, your life is a high-speed train racing through the digital landscape. We’re constantly connected, always on, and sometimes it feels like we’re spending more time online...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is around the corner, is your financial institution ready?
by Trisha Durkin | Sep 22, 2023
Cybersecurity Awareness Month1 is an annual campaign held in October to promote awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and encourage individuals and organizations to take proactive steps to...
5 Soft Skills Every CISO Should Have
by Chris Bedel | Sep 15, 2023
Being the founder and CEO of a virtual CISO firm, I get asked questions about professional development from time to time. How do I advance my career in cybersecurity management? How do we grow our...
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Draft Updates
by Stephanie Goetz | Sep 8, 2023
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) was initially developed in 2014 and was intended to be a living document, dependent on feedback from stakeholders. It was initially developed for critical...