============================================================ TITLE: Banks & Credit Unions | Cybersecurity | Fill the CISO Role TYPE: homepage VERSION: 1 VERSION_ID: def61d71-1201-4386-beec-d21c94493ca9 GENERATED_AT: 2026-06-16T13:46:17.814Z SUMMARY: Make cybersecurity a competitive advantage at your Financial Institution. We provide high-level virtual Chief Information Security (vCISO) services. DATE PUBLISHED: May 29, 2026 READING TIME: 5 min WORD COUNT: 892 KEYWORDS: Banks & Credit Unions SOURCE URL: https://www.bedelsecurity.com/ ============================================================ KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Our Services * Check out what's new on the blog! * Banking on Security: The Outsourced CISO Solution We intend to change the way community banks manage information security. Proprietary CySPOT® Platform Built for the banking industry by our CISOs with the sole purpose of managing the information security program of a community financial institution. ##### Proprietary CySPOT® Platform Built for the banking industry by our CISOs with the sole purpose of managing the information security program of a community financial institution. Specialized focus We specialize in offering virtual CISO services exclusively to financial institutions. No other offerings. No other industries. ##### Specialized focus We specialize in offering virtual CISO services exclusively to financial institutions. No other offerings. No other industries. Team Approach Each client is assigned a vCISO Senior Advisor who holds a CISSP or equivalent, as well as a vCISO Specialist, ensuring an unparalleled level of expertise. ##### Team Approach Each client is assigned a vCISO Senior Advisor who holds a CISSP or equivalent, as well as a vCISO Specialist, ensuring an unparalleled level of expertise. Our Services ### Virtual CISO Services Our Virtual CISO (vCISO) services are a culmination of our numerous years of experience in financial institutions, our unparalleled level of expertise, and our proprietary CySPOT® platform. These services are broken down into modules that can be added in any combination to best fit the unique needs and budget of your financial institution. Learn more! ### CISO Mentor We know the journey as a CISO can be lonely. Sometimes it feels like the fate of your entire financial institution is resting solely on your shoulders. You can keep your skills sharp and attend webinars and conferences, but at the end of the day, it all falls on you. We think it's time you had a sounding board to bounce ideas off of. ### The CISO Assessment Ever wonder what your information security program looks like from the eyes of an independent experienced CISO? This is the opportunity for you to do just that. Our CISO Assessment is an independent practical overview of where your program stands and where it can improve, customized to the size and complexity of your financial institution. Check out what's new on the blog! ###### 2 min read ##### 5 Third-Party Contract Clauses Financial Institutions Can’t Afford to Miss Cory Poupore: Jun 5, 2026 Financial institutions continue to strengthen their third-party risk management programs, driven by increased... ###### 1 min read ##### Welcome to The Bedel Security Team Nick! Laura Zeck: Jun 2, 2026 The Bedel Security Team is excited to introduce you to its newest team member, Sales Manager Nick Podhradsky! Nick... ##### Scams Aren’t Always Digital Andrew Hernandez: May 29, 2026 Scams Aren’t Always Digital: Why Diligence Still Matters in a Physical World When people hear the word “scam,” they... ## Banking on Security: The Outsourced CISO Solution ##### Your bank or credit union needs to have someone proactively managing your cybersecurity program. That person is a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and every financial institution is required to have one. This whitepaper outlines the role of the CISO and helps you explore the alternatives in filling that role through outsourcing CISO/ISO services via a virtual CISO. Get your copy here! ##### Proudly Members of ------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT THIS CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------ Source: https://www.bedelsecurity.com/ Published: May 29, 2026 This content is provided for informational purposes. Please visit the original source for the most up-to-date information.