Bedel Security Renews Sponsorship with Bankers Helping Bankers – The First to Believe, Still Leading the Way for Community Banks
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUSTIN, TX — October 28, 2025 - When community banking needed champions the most, Bedel Security was the first to step up. Today, Bankers Helping Bankers (BHB) proudly announces the renewal of Bedel Security’s sponsorship, a partnership that goes far beyond funding. It’s faith, leadership, and shared purpose in the mission to keep community banks strong. |
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As one of BHB’s earliest and most loyal supporters, Bedel Security has played a defining role in helping BHB grow into the trusted resource it is today. Their continued support ensures that community banks nationwide have free access to education, data and collaborative tools that help them compete safely in a digital-first world.
“Bedel Security believed in us before the world knew who we were,” said Matthew Smith, CEO of Bankers Helping Bankers. “They stood beside us when this mission was just taking shape—and they’ve never wavered. Their renewal reminds every banker that true allies don’t just show up when it’s easy; they show up when it matters.”
“At Bedel Security, we’ve always believed that strong community banks make strong communities,” said Chris Bedel, Founder and CEO, “Supporting BHB from the very beginning has been one of the most rewarding partnerships we’ve had. Watching how far this movement has come and knowing we played a small part in helping banks thrive means the world to us.”
Bedel Security’s renewal isn’t just a continuation, it’s a reaffirmation of trust, purpose, and belief in community banks. From the very first dollar to today’s nationwide impact, Bedel’s unwavering support remains a cornerstone of BHB’s mission to help community banks fight, survive, and win.
About Bankers Helping Bankers
Bankers Helping Bankers is a community banking support ecosystem dedicated to providing free resources, connections, and insights to community banks across the nation. Through strategic sponsorships and a commitment to the community banking sector, BHB offers access to technology solutions, regulatory expertise, educational programs, and networking opportunities—all at no cost to member banks. Find out more at www.BankersHelpingBankers.com.
About Bedel Security
Our mission is to change the way community banks manage information security. Our team of experts use our proprietary CySPOT® platform in combination with their numerous years of experience in financial institutions to deliver cost effective virtual CISO services exclusively to community banks nationwide. Our virtual CISO services include: Governance, Incident Response Planning & Preparation, Risk Management, Monitoring Oversight, Information Security Policies, Third-Party Management, Board Cyber Awareness, User Testing & Training, Business Continuity, Audit & Exam Preparation, ID Theft & Red Flags, and Privileged User Activity Review.
Media Contact:
Rachel Hernandez
[email protected]
“Bedel Security believed in us before the world knew who we were,” said Matthew Smith, CEO of Bankers Helping Bankers. “They stood beside us when this mission was just taking shape—and they’ve never wavered. Their renewal reminds every banker that true allies don’t just show up when it’s easy; they show up when it matters.”
“At Bedel Security, we’ve always believed that strong community banks make strong communities,” said Chris Bedel, Founder and CEO, “Supporting BHB from the very beginning has been one of the most rewarding partnerships we’ve had. Watching how far this movement has come and knowing we played a small part in helping banks thrive means the world to us.”
Bedel Security’s renewal isn’t just a continuation, it’s a reaffirmation of trust, purpose, and belief in community banks. From the very first dollar to today’s nationwide impact, Bedel’s unwavering support remains a cornerstone of BHB’s mission to help community banks fight, survive, and win.
About Bankers Helping Bankers
Bankers Helping Bankers is a community banking support ecosystem dedicated to providing free resources, connections, and insights to community banks across the nation. Through strategic sponsorships and a commitment to the community banking sector, BHB offers access to technology solutions, regulatory expertise, educational programs, and networking opportunities—all at no cost to member banks. Find out more at www.BankersHelpingBankers.com.
About Bedel Security
Our mission is to change the way community banks manage information security. Our team of experts use our proprietary CySPOT® platform in combination with their numerous years of experience in financial institutions to deliver cost effective virtual CISO services exclusively to community banks nationwide. Our virtual CISO services include: Governance, Incident Response Planning & Preparation, Risk Management, Monitoring Oversight, Information Security Policies, Third-Party Management, Board Cyber Awareness, User Testing & Training, Business Continuity, Audit & Exam Preparation, ID Theft & Red Flags, and Privileged User Activity Review.
Media Contact:
Rachel Hernandez
[email protected]
Source: FI FinTech Newsroom