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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Cyber alerts and insights
SEC Issues $1M Fine for Failure to Disclose Breach Information
The SEC recently fined a company for providing misleading information about a breach it suffered. This fine serves a warning for companies to not only protect themselves against cyber incidents, but to fully disclose information about cyberattacks if they occur.
- Cybersecurity
Achieving Differentiated Support for Private Equity Firms
Fundraising and compliance challenges are expected to increase for private equity firms in the second half of 2021 into 2022. We speak with Private Equity Wire about why support that blends practical and regulatory advice is becoming critical.
- Compliance
- ComplianceAlpha
- ESG
- Cybersecurity
- RegTech
- Mirabella
Firms Report Phishing Attempts That Impersonate Microsoft®
Multiple firms (including ACA) have reported recent receipt of phishing emails claiming to be from Microsoft. The emails are clearly spoofed. In this alert, we explain how to spot a phishing attempt.
- Cybersecurity
- Phishing
Ransomware 101 Part 1: A Growing Threat to Financial Services Firms
Ransomware is an evolving and serious problem, particularly for financial services firms. In the first of a three-part blog series, we answer the question, “Why is ransomware a threat to my business?"
- Cybersecurity
Critical Security Flaw Discovered in Fortinet Security Products Require Upgrade
Remote attackers can exploit a flaw in Fortinet to gain unauthorized access to devices, and then exfiltrate data or perform other criminal activities from within the breached network.
- Cybersecurity
The Department of Homeland Security Requires Pipeline Operators to Set Cybersecurity Safeguards
The U.S. TSA and DHS have issued a directive to operators of fuel and gas pipelines that requires them to improve their cybersecurity defenses.
- Cybersecurity
- Portfolio Company Risk Management