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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 financial institutions streamlined access to their finalized deliverables. Through the CySPOT® Customer...

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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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Rising Insider Threats: Causes and Countermeasures

Insider threats are becoming an increasingly serious issue for financial institutions, often developing quietly but with potentially severe...

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Building Resilience Against Nation-State Actors

Given the current international climate, it is critical to maintain vigilant and ongoing monitoring of both cyber and physical threats to the...

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