If you’re running a credit union these days, cybersecurity probably keeps you up at night. And honestly? It should.
The bad guys are getting smarter, the threats are multiplying, and assembling a decent defense often means juggling more vendors than a three-ring circus.
Enter some good news: Reseda Group—the credit union service organization owned by MSU Federal Credit Union—just announced they’re investing in Stickley on Security, a cybersecurity education and consulting firm that’s about to make life a whole lot easier for credit unions everywhere.
The mission here is straightforward: make fraud prevention and cybersecurity education actually accessible to credit unions, so their members can bank with confidence instead of crossing their fingers every time they log in.
Why This Partnership Matters
“Reseda Group’s investment in Stickley on Security is a continuation of our efforts to expand fraud prevention and financial security services for credit unions,” explained Ben Maxim, COO of Reseda Group and CTO of MSUFCU. “We believe that collaboration is the backbone of an innovative industry, and our investment directly reflects that. We are proud to partner with a company making fraud prevention education more accessible for all credit unions and, in turn, providing a more secure and trustworthy experience for their members.”
Translation: instead of every credit union reinventing the wheel (and probably getting a flat tire in the process), this partnership creates a shared resource that levels the playing field.
Meet Stickley on Security
Founded back in 2007 by cybersecurity expert Jim Stickley, this isn’t some fly-by-night operation. Stickley on Security has spent nearly two decades helping credit unions understand and combat the unique threats they face. We’re talking education courses, training programs, newsletters, and even domain protection services—all tailored specifically for credit unions, not just generic corporate security theater.
The company gets that a small community credit union faces different challenges than a massive regional institution, and their approach reflects that reality.
One Partner Instead of Six
“Financial institutions shouldn’t have to assemble a half-dozen vendors to build an effective cybersecurity program,” said Stickley. And he’s got a point—managing multiple vendors is like herding cats, except the cats are also on fire and trying to steal your data.
Stickley on Security aims to be that single trusted partner, offering everything from risk assessments and penetration testing to employee training and incident response planning. Their comprehensive suite covers vulnerability management, IT audits, security assessments, member education, and organizational resiliency—basically, the full cybersecurity buffet.
“Together with Reseda Group, we’re making enterprise-level cybersecurity expertise and resources accessible to credit unions of every size,” Stickley added.
Growing Stronger
This investment comes as Stickley on Security continues expanding its footprint. The company recently merged with VYFI, an information security CUSO (that’s Credit Union Service Organization, for those not fluent in financial acronyms). The merger created a more powerful single entity focused on cybersecurity awareness and regulatory compliance for credit unions, banks, fintechs, and similar organizations.
For Reseda Group, Stickley on Security represents the latest addition to their ecosystem of fintech partners and solution providers—all aimed at giving credit unions the tools they need to compete in an increasingly digital, increasingly dangerous financial landscape.
Because at the end of the day, nobody wants to be the credit union that makes headlines for the wrong reasons.