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Third-Party Risk Management

Bedel Security graphic exploring quantum computing as a cybersecurity risk for community banks, featuring abstract blue digital waves and network connections.

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Is Quantum Computing a Cybersecurity Risk for Community Banks?

Andrew Hernandez: Oct 9, 2026

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Bedel Security graphic about 2026 proposed third-party risk management guidance for banks and credit unions, featuring a banker reviewing documents.

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What the 2026 Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance Means for Banks and Credit Unions

Trisha Durkin: Sep 18, 2026

On September 11, 2026, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, and NCUA jointly released proposed guidance that could reshape how banks and credit unions...

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Bedel Security graphic about AI note-taker security, featuring professionals participating in a hybrid video meeting.

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AI Note-Takers: The Security Questions Institutions Should Be Asking

Stephanie Goetz: Sep 11, 2026

AI-powered meeting assistants and note-taking tools are becoming commonplace. They promise better meeting documentation, automatic action items, and...

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Bedel Security graphic about strong cybersecurity governance at a community bank, featuring banking professionals in a leadership meeting.

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What Strong Cybersecurity Governance Looks Like At a Community Bank

Brian Petzold: Sep 4, 2026

There is no such thing as a perfect cybersecurity program, as the threat landscape changes so quickly that new attack methods can appear overnight....

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Graphic highlighting AI governance responsibilities for community bank boards, including risk management and regulatory oversight.

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What Community Bank Boards Need to Know About AI

Jordan Rosiak: Jul 31, 2026

Many financial institutions are asking, “What should our board know about AI?” The answer is practical rather than technical: boards do not need to...

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Graphic highlighting AI governance regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management for financial institutions.

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What Are the Regulatory Requirements for AI Governance in the Financial Industry?

John Freerksen: Jul 24, 2026

What are the regulatory requirements for AI governance for the financial industry?

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Graphic highlighting the five most important cybersecurity controls from the DBIR 2026 report for financial institutions.

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DBIR 2026: Five Controls That Matter Most

Stephanie Goetz: Jul 3, 2026

Every year, the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) gives us the closest thing to ground truth in cybersecurity. The 2026 DBIR—covering...

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Graphic highlighting responsible AI adoption and governance in financial institutions.

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Artificial Intelligence in Banking: Innovation Without Losing Control

Errica Padgett: Jun 19, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a daily business tool. Employees of financial institutions are using AI-powered assistants to draft...

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Graphic highlighting essential contract clauses for managing third-party cybersecurity risk for community banks.

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5 Third-Party Contract Clauses Financial Institutions Can’t Afford to Miss

Cory Poupore: Jun 5, 2026

Financial institutions continue to strengthen their third-party risk management programs, driven by increased regulatory scrutiny, growing reliance...

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Bedel Security Friday5 graphic asking what’s in your bank's cybersecurity policy.

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What’s In Your Information Security Policy?

John Freerksen: May 15, 2026

A bank’s information security policy is one of the few documents that directly connects technical risk to executive accountability. Most policies...

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