The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released its Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) Adoption Report, highlighting how critical infrastructure sectors benefit...

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 in cybersecurity leadership. At the time, the...

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 imagining what our future could look like in the...

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

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 five key questions every financial institution...

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 do worthwhile. Today, we want to pause and...

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 ones. Unfortunately, it’s also a prime time for...

“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 wave of cybersecurity threats. But what exactly is...

Community banks often face the dilemma of designating their CIO, CTO, IT Officer, IT Manager, or even a Managed Service Provider (MSP) as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). It’s a...

As we approach the end of the year, it's crucial for institutions to ensure their cybersecurity measures are robust and up to date. We typically put off these key things behind projects and the...