Training
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AI is moving fast—are your policies keeping up?
Are you treating AI like a helpful assistant—or a ticking time bomb? AI is making our lives easier, no question. However, when introduced into the workplace without clear oversight, it can pose serious risks to your business—from regulatory exposure to cybersecurity threats. AI Risk Management Starts with Clear Policies and Communication Drawbridge’s Simon Eyre and…
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Takeaways from the SEC’s Compliance Seminar: What to Know for 2025
In November, the SEC held one of its regular compliance outreach seminars for investment companies and investment advisers. In attendance was Drawbridge’s own Simon Eyre, along with SEC Compliance Solutions’ CEO Elizabeth Cope. Seminar discussions centered on the SEC examination priorities published at the end of October, showing a clear emphasis on strengthening existing rules.…
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Cyber Safe 2024: personal best practices for alts managers
In part two of our cyber safety series, we explore the personal side of information security. What happens when your job follows you home? Here’s our ultimate list to avoid getting compromised when you bring the office home with you: Use a personal password manager. In addition to minimizing the risk of using weak or…
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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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Cyber Safe: 2024 corporate best practices for alts managers
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re launching our Cyber Safe series. Since cybersecurity is a team sport, we’ll start by sharing some best practices for the alternative investment community in the office, at home, or on the go! At the end of the month, we’ll host our first masterclass: From Tech Talk to Board Talk: Mastering…
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SEC Cyber Rule – Get Ready Webinar Series
Join Drawbridge as we host a series of webinars on proposed Cyber Requirements for Rule 206(4)-9, Rule 38a-2, and Amendments of 204-2. Through the course of five webinars, Drawbridge will discuss what firms can accomplish now despite the extended comment period until May 22, 2023. These webinars will be hosted each Wednesday at 12pm EDT…
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Webinar replay: SEC Cyber Rule – Get ready webinar series
Drawbridge is hosting a series of webinars on proposed Cyber Requirements for Rule 206(4)-9, Rule 38a-2, and Amendments of 204-2. Through the course of five webinars, Drawbridge will discuss what firms can accomplish now. If you missed the live event ‘Risk Assessment (Internal, Cloud, & Critical Vendors)’ , you can still catch the on-demand version…
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Banking collapse fallout: protect yourself from related cyber risks
Cybercriminals are opportunistic and will capitalize on unpatched systems, current global events or known vulnerabilities. The Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapses will attract cybercriminals to exploit the situation and take advantage of consumer anxiety and the sense of urgency permeating the markets. Cybercriminals will likely harness social engineering attacks that go beyond everyday…
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Are your employees ready for the SEC’s pending cybersecurity regulations?
A year after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to its cybersecurity regulations, the industry is waiting to see the final rules. Once the rules are put in place, funds of every size will need to comply as regulations will be tightened in areas such as risk assessment, vulnerability management and board oversight.…
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TabbFORUM: Is your C-suite communication gap attracting cybercriminals?
Internal communications gaps are often the first significant crack in a company’s cybersecurity defenses – and can quickly create vulnerabilities and become a barrier to implementing best practices across the business. In this article for TabbFORUM, Drawbridge President Jason Elmer highlights the critical steps firms must take to enhance communication between CISOs and CEOs, assign…
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Webinar Recap: SEC and Cybersecurity in 2023 – The Steps Your Firm Must Take Today
In 2022 the SEC made cybersecurity an examination priority and proposed new comprehensive cybersecurity rules for alternative investment advisors and funds. With this increased attention, cybersecurity is no longer only a matter of protecting a firm’s reputation; it’s a critical component of compliance that can significantly impact your business operations. As we await new SEC…
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The Value of Ethical Hacking
The words “a hacker has infiltrated our systems” sound like a disastrous scenario for any firm – but what if the hacker were welcome? Invited, even? While many firms have invested in cybersecurity technology and training, the true strength and weaknesses of a company’s defenses will only be revealed when put to the test. Enter…
