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Incident Response

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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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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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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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Strengthening Cybersecurity with a Single Source of Truth

In the current cybersecurity landscape, organizations generate and rely on vast amounts of data from various tools, systems, and platforms. Without a...

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How Financial Institutions Can Get Ahead of 2025 Cybersecurity Exams

If you work in a bank or credit union, you already know the expectations have changed. Regulators aren’t just asking whether you have cybersecurity...

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Understanding the Second Amendment to DFS Part 500: What Financial Institutions Need to Know

The Second Amendment to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Part 500, finalized on November 1, 2024, introduces more stringent...

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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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CrowdStrike and Supply Chain Risk Management—What Can we Learn From this Experience?

Wow, how much technology has changed in the past 15 years? I remember when “vendor” reviews were uncommon, technology was hosted in-house in 95% of...

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Preparing for the Unexpected: Crafting an Effective Incident Response Program

In the rapidly evolving and dynamic business landscape, it is crucial for financial institutions to have and maintain an effective Incident Response...

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