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Chris Bedel, CISM

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President & CEO at Bedel Security
📍 Greater Indianapolis, United States

Chris Bedel is the President & CEO of Bedel Security, providing virtual CISO services focused on banks and credit unions. A speaker and author with a CISM certification from Purdue University, he is recognized for his strategic approach and deep, real-world understanding of security challenges within the financial industry.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys life on a 50-acre farm in Indiana with his wife, where they stay busy raising their four children and caring for their animals. This connection to a rural lifestyle provides a unique balance to his high-tech professional life.

He founded Bedel Security in 2015 after an auditor suggested the vCISO model was the future for community banks, sparking the idea for his business.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Indianapolis, United States
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Cybersecurity for Banks
His entire professional focus is on providing vCISO services to banks and credit unions, helping them manage risk, security programs, and regulatory compliance.
AI in Cybersecurity
He actively speaks to financial professionals about the latest cyber trends, including the growing influence and risks of AI in both threats and defensive solutions.
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Career

Work history

4-2015
President & CEO
Bedel Security
6-2007 - 5-2015
IT Officer and Information Security Officer
The Napoleon State Bank
12-2005 - 6-2007
Support Manager
TLS.NET, Inc.
5-2004 - 12-2005
Manager
Innovative Medical Designs
In the press

Media appearances

Great Lakes Banker August 2022 – Featuring Chris Bedel, CISM, President & CEO of Bedel Security. Featured in Great Lakes Banker
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Education
1998 - 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Purdue University Daniels School of Business
2013 - 2013
Bank Technology Management School
Graduate School of Banking
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