In an era dominated by digital advancements, the financial industry stands at the forefront of technological innovation. As financial institutions continue to leverage innovative solutions to...

We here at Bedel Security are excited to announce that our very own Trisha Durkin, CISSP is adding VP COO to her title. Our President, Founder, and CEO, Chris Bedel, had this to say about her...

What an interesting question and an article published recently gives us the answer, at least for today. Stephanie Carruthers, the chief people hacker for IBM X-Force Red, had her team take on...

Your institution likely performs periodic incident response tabletop exercises to help ensure you are ready when an incident occurs. At the beginning, the participants of the exercises were...

The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for festive decorations and lots of quality time with our friends and family. But while we’re decorating and trying to find...

In the ever-evolving world of finance, where digital transactions and data management reign supreme, security isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. But how do you ensure your fortress stands strong in...

Introduction In a digital landscape increasingly plagued by evolving cyber threats and malware attacks, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for financial institutions. Among the various...

I was reviewing the 2023 IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report this week and wanted to share some findings I found interesting. This report is published annually and that follows organizations...

We are often asked what length passwords should be. The answer that we give in general is that we would like user passwords to be at least 14 characters and complex, and that administrator passwords...

Do any of the following sound familiar? "When will this be done?" “We have more findings, and we haven’t completed the old ones.” "IT is taking too long." “We’re always playing catchup.” "This is...