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...

In the financial world, predicting risk is like forecasting the weather—you need to know the signs of a brewing storm before it hits. For community financial institutions, this becomes even more...

In today’s world, social media is a powerful tool for businesses of all types, including financial institutions. But with power comes responsibility and risk. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a few...

When I was first asked to join John Iannarelli (aka “FBI John”), a former FBI agent, for a discussion at the Indiana Bankers Association Annual Convention, I felt a mixture of excitement and...

CISA, the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, began an initiative to help organizations manage cloud risks with the Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) project. While there are...

In late August, the FFIEC announced that they would sunset the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (the “CAT”) on August 31, 2025. It had been apparent for some time that this would someday have to...

The Bedel Security Team grew by two members this month with the addition of two new Specialists, Courtney Oldham and Abbey Sweetman. Courtney Oldham is an Indianapolis native and seasoned Financial...

Cyber insurance has become a critical component of any business's risk management program. With cyber threats evolving, having a cyber insurance policy can provide crucial protection and peace of...