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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 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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Welcome to The Bedel Security Team, Hunter Thompson!
Hunter has spent over 10 years in Community Banking in various roles. These positions have provided him with a diverse background and well-rounded...
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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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Is it Time to Go Passwordless?
For years, having long and complex passwords has been ingrained in us as a requirement, so it may seem strange to consider eliminating passwords...
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Welcome to The Bedel Security Team, John Freerksen, CISSP!
The Bedel Security Team is excited to introduce you to our newest vCISO Senior Advisor, John Freerksen, CISSP.
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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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How I Became a vCISO
I have a lot of passion for my role as a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for financial institutions, and I am always happy to tell...