Stickley on Security and VYFI merge to provide FIs, fintechs, and more with security assessment and educational services
One partner for cybersecurity education, information security, governance, and compliance built for credit unions, banks, and fintechs.
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. 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."
Alan W. Ropes
COO, Stickley on Security · former CEO/President, VYFI
"At Stickley on Security, we have always believed that effective training is more than checking a box. It's about inspiring real understanding and lasting behavior change. Security only works when people understand it and we're here to help them achieve that knowledge for safe, secure, and sound business operations."
Jim Stickley
CEO, Stickley on Security
Leadership and combined experience
With Jim Stickley becoming the organization's CEO and Alan Ropes as 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.
Services the combined organization provides
"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.
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.
VYFI, LLC is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) that specializes in conducting thorough audits and assessments of your current security landscape, identifying not just existing vulnerabilities but also potential penetration points that could pose threats down the road.
VYFI is completely independent, with no allegiance to any vendor or product every assessment is unbiased.
One partner, end to end
Security assessment, compliance, and education under a single team.
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