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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...
Banks
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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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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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5 Reflections From My Discussions With a Former FBI Agent
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...
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The vCISO as a Business Enabler
When most people think of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), they imagine someone stationed at the front lines, safeguarding against any...
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Cracking the GLBA Code: Best Practices for Board Reporting in Financial Institutions
As an Information Security professional, you know that staying ahead of the regulatory curve is just part of the job. But when it comes to the...
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Don't Forget the Bank Service Company Act
Let’s discuss an old regulation that seems to be picking up new life in recent regulatory examinations, the Bank Service Company Act (BSCA). This Act...
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Artificial Intelligence–How will it be regulated
Institutions are looking at services using Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as loan decisioning, resume review, and process automation. Using these...
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Regulatory Compliance vs True Security
Today, I’m going to tackle the tightrope walk between regulatory compliance and real-deal security within the financial sector. It’s like juggling...