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...

The Bedel Security Team is excited to welcome its two newest vCISO Specialists, Mark Lester and Travis Johnson! Mark has 5 years of experience providing IT support for a community bank and...

If you’re anything like me, your life is a high-speed train racing through the digital landscape. We’re constantly connected, always on, and sometimes it feels like we’re spending more time online...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month1 is an annual campaign held in October to promote awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and encourage individuals and organizations to take proactive steps to...