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.

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Phishing Campaign Taking Advantage of Annual Form ADV Update

Cybercriminals are posing as regulators in phishing attempts on investment advisers, requesting data, and threatening inactivity if not provided. Learn how to identify these phishing attempts and what to do if you receive one.

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Three Key Updates on SEC Cybersecurity Regulations

The SEC issued three important updates regarding cybersecurity rule proposals. These updates represent a shift that normalizes standards and increases governance expectations.

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CISO Checklist for First 100 Days of Cybersecurity Program Management

This checklist provides key steps for a new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to take to set a cybersecurity program up for success.

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Potential for Phishing Campaigns After Multiple Bank Collapses

The recent bank failures creates a unique social engineering opportunity for bad actors as clients of these banks are eager for information and updates, and more likely to fall victim to phishing attacks and email compromise.

Cyber Alert
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LastPass Provides Action Items in Response to Breach

The update serves to assure customers and business administrators of what LastPass will do differently in the future to avoid similar incidents.

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The SEC’s 2023 Exam Priorities

The SEC's Division of Examinations released its annual exam priorities, which focus on compliance, fraud prevention, risk monitoring, and informing policy.

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