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Nearly Half of Portfolio Companies Skip Critical Cyber Testing. What Does That Mean for Your Portfolio?
In an evaluation of 1,000 cyber risk assessments, 48% of firms performed external penetration testing less than once a year, if at all. That’s a staggering gap, especially in an industry where timing and risk precision are everything. For private equity firms, this is more than a cybersecurity concern. It’s a portfolio-level business risk. One…
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Shifting Cyber Readiness into the Front Office
Cybersecurity has transformed from a once-a-year process to an ongoing effort. Managing risk has become increasingly digital and complex within alternative investment environments. Nowadays, it’s not just regulators you need to impress but your investors as well. In our latest webinar, Drawbridge’s Simon Eyre (CISO) and Louis Cordone (Head of Client Success) sat down together…
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The Cyber Security Ecosystem: Trust but Verify
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…
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ON-DEMAND: Cyber Readiness Redefined: Building Confidence for Investors and Managers
Gone are the days of annual cybersecurity reviews. As investor expectations evolve, cybersecurity readiness has become a critical component of risk management and protecting returns. In this webinar, our CISO, Simon Eyre, and Head of Client Success, Louis Cordone, share actionable strategies for mitigating cyber risks in today’s dynamic investment landscape. Key takeaways: Practical methods…
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Executive Snapshot: Give LPs Real-Time Insight Into Your Cyber Posture
Can you easily demonstrate and explain your compliance needs to executives? If not, you need to make such capabilities a priority, particularly when it comes to cybersecurity. According to the 2024 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey of 595 industry participants, more than 57% of investment adviser firms reported an increase in the scope and frequency…
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Approaching Your GPs and LPs About Cybersecurity
We all know that a strong cyber program plays a vital role in meeting regulator expectations, but what about when you need to bring the conversation to your firm’s LPs? Handling cyber discussions with executives requires you to speak their language. Drawbridge’s CISO Simon Eyre recently sat down with Peter Christodoulo of Francisco Partners to…
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ON DEMAND: AI and Cybersecurity: Mastering Governance and Risk in the Age of Innovation
How can you responsibly leverage AI while safeguarding data privacy, achieving regulatory compliance, and ensuring robust security? On December 12, 2024, speakers from Drawbridge and SS&C Technologies covered strategies for protecting AI models, managing compliance across frameworks, and securing sensitive data. Learn how you can strengthen oversight, mitigate risks, and enhance cybersecurity resilience. Key Topics:…
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How to Protect Your Firm from AI Misuse?
Earlier this month, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) officially announced new guidance for addressing and mitigating AI-related cybersecurity risks. In its industry letter, the regulator highlights four specific risks to pay special attention to: AI-enabled social engineering AI-enhanced cybersecurity attacks Exposure or theft of vast amounts of non-public information Increased vulnerabilities due…
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Drawbridge Debuts Real-time View of Cyber Risk for Alternative Investors
Simplifies cyber governance for executives at alternative investment managers with an on-demand, actionable summary of cyber readiness New York, November 7, 2024—Drawbridge is debuting a real-time executive summary of a manager’s cyber risk program. The aim is to enable alternative investment managers (alts managers) to strengthen executive confidence in their firm’s cyber posture by working…
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ON DEMAND: 5 Quick Cyber Wins for Alternative Investment Firms
Alternative investment firms encounter an average of 200,000 cyber threats each day, resulting in approximately $100 billion in annual losses. How prepared are you to respond to third-party breaches, phishing attacks, and insider threats? In his latest webinar Greg Masino, Cybersecurity Advisor at Drawbridge, shares his five quick wins to help you reduce your cyber…
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ON-DEMAND: From Tech Talk to Board Talk: Mastering the Cyber Program Executive Briefing
As cyber threats in the alternative investment space continue to escalate, how ready are you to communicate the value of your cybersecurity program to investors and demonstrate preparedness to secure funding? To help you master executive-level cyber communication, Simon Eyre, Drawbridge CISO, chats with Peter Christodoulo, Partner at Francisco Partners.
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How a cybersecurity breach disrupts your Portfolio Company’s exit performance
For Venture Capital and Private Equity, Q1 of 2024 were challenging times, considering the high interest rates and hesitant investors. A cyber breach on your PortCo’s shouldn’t become one of those challenges. Here’s the cybersecurity perspective on how to ensure a smooth exit. What you should know – To safeguard deals, Private Equity and Venture…
