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Network Segmentation:  How Much Is Enough?

Network segmentation is one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot, like the principle of least privilege and role-based access, as if it was some kind of box you must check off a list of security controls. And while it is certainly a strong...

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CISA’s Cybersecurity Performance Goals: A New Opportunity for Community Financial Institutions

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released its Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) Adoption Report,...

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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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Quantum Computing: Another Huge Leap in Technology

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...

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Ruminations on the New Dodd-Frank Section 1033 Rule

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

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Five Cybersecurity Questions Financial Institutions Should Ask Before Year-End

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...

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Thank You

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...

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AI-Driven Phishing Scams

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...

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The Cyber Crystal Ball: What’s in Store for Community Financial Institutions in 2025?

“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...

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