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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 rules and standards requiring institutions to make information regarding financial accounts...

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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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Five Essential Cybersecurity Tasks to Complete Before Year-End

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...

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How I Became a vCISO

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...

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Welcome to The Bedel Security Team, Andrew Hernandez, CISM, CISSP!

We are so excited to welcome our newest vCISO Senior Advisor, Andrew Hernandez, CISM, CISA to The Bedel Security Team!

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Protecting Against AI-Driven Cyber Threats

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

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