ACA Group was recently named Cybersecurity Solution of the Year at the 2025 Hedgeweek European Awards. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering comprehensive cybersecurity and risk solutions that help financial services firms navigate a complex and evolving threat landscape.
Our cybersecurity and risk division, ACA Aponix®, recently celebrated 10 years of delivering cybersecurity and risk advisory solutions, and this award marks another key milestone in that journey. It reflects the strength of our team, the evolution of our solutions, and the partnerships we’ve built with clients who trust us to protect their firms.
“Winning this award underscores the incredible talent of our cybersecurity team and the impact we strive to make every day,” said Karen Foley, Partner and Head of Performance, Cybersecurity, and ESG at ACA. “In an era of heightened regulatory pressure and cyber risk, we’re proud to offer clarity and direction to the firms we serve.”
“We continue to innovate to meet our clients’ needs, especially as the financial sector adopts AI and prepares for new regulations like DORA, which mandate that firms can withstand, respond to, and recover from disruptions.” added Christine Tetherly-Lewis, Partner and Head of ACA Aponix. “This award is a reflection of our team’s deep expertise and our commitment to shaping the future of cybersecurity in financial services.”
Recent innovations that helped ACA Aponix stand out among the other entrants include:
- AI risk management leadership: Launched the first compliance-focused AI risk survey in partnership with the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP).
- Product innovation: Enhanced our flagship Aponix ProtectTM product to address AI-related risks, helping clients balance innovation with security.
- Regulatory response: Delivered actionable guidance on DORA, while also expanding privacy compliance support.
- Vendor due diligence: Introduced a financial services-specific vendor due diligence solution aligned with new outsourcing rules, delivering tailored risk modules for privacy, ESG, financial health, and legal oversight.
- ACA Vantage for Cyber: Developed a unique tool to help investors monitor cybersecurity risks across portfolio companies with flexible assessments, real-time analytics, and an investor-centric risk framework.
Our solutions are guided by a deep understanding of the unique pressures financial firms face—from data protection and phishing threats to regulator-mandated resilience programs. We provide clients with actionable risk intelligence, clear regulatory alignment, and the tools needed to foster a security-first culture across all levels of the organization.
With ACA Aponix, clients benefit from integrated technology, advisory, and managed services that create measurable value and resilience. We are grateful to our clients, partners, and the Hedgeweek community for this recognition and look forward to continuing to lead with purpose, innovation, and impact.
Learn more about our Cybersecurity and Risk Advisory solutions for financial firms here.