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Kingdom Building in Information Security: The Risks of Tool Overload

A common theme among financial institutions is the attempt to keep up with the evolving threat landscape through the acquisition of the latest and greatest security tools. Many times, the pressure can come from management, auditors, or examiners,...

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Network Segmentation:  How Much Is Enough?

Network segmentation is one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot, like the principle of least privilege and role-based access, as if it was...

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CISA’s Cybersecurity Performance Goals: A New Opportunity for Community Financial Institutions

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released its Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) Adoption Report,...

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10 Years of Bedel Security: Gratitude, Growth, and Going Forward

Ten years ago, Bedel Security was nothing more than an idea—a vision for how we could help community banks and credit unions address a critical gap...

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Quantum Computing: Another Huge Leap in Technology

I read about the potential in the pairing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum computing online this week and the thought of those paired had me...

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Ruminations on the New Dodd-Frank Section 1033 Rule

When the Dodd-Frank Act was passed in 2010, it included Section 1033. This section required the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to create...

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Five Cybersecurity Questions Financial Institutions Should Ask Before Year-End

The end of 2024 is approaching quickly and 2025 will be here before we all know it. To plan for a successful cybersecurity posture in 2025, here are...

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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...

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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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