SAN DIEGO – June 22, 2026: Stickley on Security, a leading cybersecurity education and awareness firm serving financial institutions, and VYFI, an industry-leading information security CUSO, have recently merged to form a single, more powerful organization dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity awareness and regulatory readiness for credit unions, banks, fintechs, and other organizations.

By uniting Stickley on Security’s nearly two decades of proven expertise in impactful cybersecurity education with VYFI’s deep specialization in information security, governance, and compliance, the combined company now delivers a more robust, end-to-end suite of security solutions designed specifically to support financial institutions and their affiliated organizations.

“Our mission is clear: enable financial institutions, regardless of asset size, to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance with confidence,” says Alan W. Ropes, CEO/President of VYFI. “Our vision reflects that commitment: to be the trusted advisor to partner with. We feel our merger with Stickley on Security greatly enhances this mission and we are excited for what the future holds.”

“At Stickley on Security, we have always believed that effective training is more than checking a box,” says Jim Stickley, Founder/CEO of Stickley on Security. “It’s about inspiring real understanding and lasting behavior change. Our programs help employees and consumers recognize cybersecurity risks and confidently apply best practices in their daily work and personal lives. Security only works when people understand it and we’re here to help them achieve that knowledge for safe, secure, and sound business operations that ultimately protects employees and consumers alike.”

With (Jim) Stickley becoming the organization’s CEO and Ropes as the COO, the combined team now garners more than 200 years of experience directly working in information security, compliance, and governance. Stickley on Security offers insight into the challenges faced and the practical solutions needed to overcome them.

Some of the services the combined organization provides financial institutions include:

• Advanced Security & Penetration Testing
• Advisory & Assessment Services
• Compliance & Program Management
• Business Continuity & Organizational Resiliency
• Employee Training and Education
• Member / Customer Cybersecurity Education
• Malicious Domain Monitoring & Takedown Service

“We are excited to deliver a broader, more integrated set of services that protect institutions, empower teams, and strengthen the communities these organizations serve,” Stickley added.

About Stickley on Security
Since 2007, Stickley on Security has been a trusted partner to financial institutions and organizations nationwide, delivering the cybersecurity education, protection, and strategic guidance they need to stay ahead of evolving threats. What began as a mission to make security awareness meaningful and accessible has grown into a comprehensive suite of services that empower teams, strengthen defenses, and support long-term resilience. Today, Stickley on Security continues that mission with an expanded portfolio of solutions that help credit unions, banks, fintechs, and organizations of all sizes protect their people, their data, and their communities. For more information, visit stickleyonsecurity.com.

About VYFI
VYFI, LLC is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) that specializes in conducting thorough audits and assessments of your current security landscape. We meticulously identify not just existing vulnerabilities but also potential penetration points that could pose threats down the road.

We are cutting-edge specialists in advanced security (penetration testing & vulnerability assessment), advisory (assessment & auditing), compliance (info sec program), as well as BCP/BCM services. We are completely independent with no allegiance to any vendor or product. VYFI provides unbiased assessments.

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