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...

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 people why. It is because I grew up in banking...

We are so excited to welcome our newest vCISO Senior Advisor, Andrew Hernandez, CISM, CISA to The Bedel Security Team! Andrew Hernandez is a seasoned technology executive with nearly 30 years of...

From phishing scams to ransomware, cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to launch more sophisticated, faster, and harder-to-detect attacks. To protect sensitive financial data and maintain...