Venture Capital/Private Equity
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Cyber Wake-Up Calls from the PE Front Lines
At this year’s LPGP Connect CFO/COO Private Equity conference in London, cybersecurity wasn’t just a topic—it was the topic. While Chatham House rules apply (so we’ve omitted names), the messages were loud and clear: “There are two types of firms—those who’ve been hacked and know it, and those who’ve been hacked and don’t.” “60% of…
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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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ON DEMAND: Cyber Risk & Investments | Why It Matters in 2025
Part I – Why Cyber Risk is Now a Material Factor in Investment Decisions 2024 marked a pivotal shift—cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it’s a material investment risk. Cyber incidents now directly impact investment returns, making cybersecurity a critical factor in due diligence, portfolio management, and exit strategies. Learn from Lauri Haas,…
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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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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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How to Prepare Your Firm for SEC Compliance in 2025?
In May 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced the Regulation S-P amendment. We covered the S-P Amendment update when news of this regulatory change first broke. Per the SEC’s press release, the amendment applies to broker-dealers, investment companies, registered investment advisers, and transfer agents. Specific requirements fell into three main categories: Incident response…
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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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[Webinar recording] Using Analytics to ensure cyber resilience across Private Equity Portfolio Companies
In today’s challenging economic climate and highly competitive fundraising landscape, cyber resilience among Portfolio Companies is critical for safeguarding enterprise value, and ensuring a profitable exit. Drawbridge, renowned as a leading cybersecurity authority in the Alternative Investment Manager space, has developed an elegant yet robust tool designed to empower Managers in assessing and mitigating cyber…
