Cybersecurity and Risk Insights and Alerts

Cyber risks and threats continue to evolve, and firms are under pressure to meet SEC and FCA expectations for operational resilience as well as their own internal and client expectations for cybersecurity and privacy. Stay current on the latest cybersecurity, privacy, and risk threat and regulatory alerts, and build your cybersecurity and privacy knowledge with insights from our cybersecurity and technology risk experts.

ACA Aponix Cybersecurity Checklist

Download and review the following cybersecurity safeguards and evaluate your firm’s cybersecurity program.

Cyber alerts and insights

PE Firms

Lower IT Costs and Increase Efficiency During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Private Equity Firms

How can PE firms reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and shore up their portfolio companies during these troubled times?

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Portfolio Company Risk Management
  • BCP
  • COVID-19
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New “Zero-Day” Zoom Exploits Uncovered

Two new and dangerous exploits of the popular Zoom teleconferencing software that allow attackers to hack Zoom users, spy on their calls, and potentially exfiltrate user data have been made available for sale to hackers.

Cyber Alert
  • Compliance
  • Cybersecurity
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Staying on Top of Data Privacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Technology and information security may not be as strong in work-from-home environments as in office settings, and the risk of exposure of sensitive information may be greater. Firms need to remain vigilant about data privacy to meet regulatory expectations and protect against breaches.

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Privacy
  • BCP
  • COVID-19
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New "Coronavirus" Malware Targets Windows Users

Researchers have discovered multiple computer viruses and destructive software (malware) that use coronavirus and COVID-19 themes. These malware programs can be significantly damaging to systems and the data they maintain.

Cyber Alert
  • Cybersecurity
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Security Risks with Zoom and Other Teleconferencing Tools

Security issues with video and audio conferencing tools, particularly Zoom, have increased during the pandemic. Learn what steps firms and individuals should take to protect themselves from this risk.

Cyber Alert
  • Cybersecurity
2020 NSCP Aponix Survey

Participate in our 2020 NSCP / ACA Cybersecurity Compliance Programs Survey

We invite you to participate in the 2020 NSCP / ACA Cybersecurity Programs Survey and learn what your peers are doing to build strong regulatory compliance programs. Participate in our survey for investment advisers and broker dealers.

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  • Cybersecurity