Emerging funds
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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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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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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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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: 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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Snowflake hack update: Snowballing into ransomware attacks
The Snowflake hack did not end with data breaches but has evolved into a concerning set of cyber attacks. Recap of the Snowflake hack Last week, a data breach targeting Snowflake, a prominent data cloud platform used by financial services and Alternative Investment Managers, made headlines. Hackers exploited stolen user credentials from profiles that…
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Hedge Fund launch roadmap: Where does cybersecurity fit in?
Launching a Hedge Fund is complex in the best of times but don’t let establishing a robust cybersecurity program add to that complexity. What you should know – A strong cybersecurity posture is expected at the earliest stages of launching a new Hedge Fund, by both investors and regulators alike. A well-designed cyber program can: …
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The 4 pillars of a flexible, cost-effective cyber program for emerging Hedge Funds
Establishing a robust, but flexible and cost-effective cybersecurity program is non-negotiable for emerging Hedge Funds, who are budget constrained and seeking to scale quickly. To achieve an effective cyber program, focus on developing four strategic pillars within your program: Cyber Risk Assessments A solid foundation for your cyber program begins with comprehensive cyber risk assessments,…
