In cybersecurity, independence doesn’t mean going it alone—it means making informed decisions while leveraging a strong network of trusted providers. Alternative investment firms depend on Managed Service Providers (MSPs), cyber risk advisors, and compliance experts to enhance their security, but they must also maintain autonomy in assessing risks, implementing best practices, and verifying protections.
This is where the principle of “Trust but verify” becomes crucial. Organizations must trust their security partners while independently ensuring that measures are effective, up-to-date, and aligned with industry standards. In this blog, we explore how firms can balance collaboration with independence to build a resilient cybersecurity strategy.
