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Ransomware Trends in 2025
Back in May 2024, I wrote that there were signs ransomware might finally be on the decline. I have continued to monitor various sources regarding...
Cybersecurity
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Bedel Security Announces CAT Replacement: CySPOT® CSF+ Built on NIST CSF 2.0
Introduction When the FFIEC held its webinar to announce the sunsetting of the CAT, they were adamant about the NIST-CSF being the "Rosetta Stone"...
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Cracking Codes and Crushing Rocks: What Geology Can Teach Us About Cryptography
At first glance, geology and cryptography may seem worlds apart—one is the study of rocks, layers, and the passage of deep time; the other, the...
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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...
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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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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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Why the FFIEC CAT Isn’t Your Risk Assessment—And What To Do Instead
With the upcoming sunset of the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) in less than three months, community banks are beginning to get nervous...
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The Wild, Untamed, and Exciting World of Passkeys
In today's digital landscape, securing user authentication is more critical than ever. Recently, I explored the benefits of using Yubikeys and...
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Phishing, But Make It AI: Why You’re More Likely to Click — And What to Do About It
Remember the phishing emails of yesteryear? Misspelled words, weird formatting, maybe a Nigerian prince or two?
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From Compliance to Confidence
Building a Risk-Based Information Security Program for Community Banks For many community banks, passing a regulatory exam can feel like a victory...