Over half of private equity LPs expect their infrastructure to suffer a serious cyber-attack within five years – a sharp rise on the one in twenty LPs who have suffered attacks in recent years, according to Coller Capital’s latest Global Private Equity Barometer. Heightened security concerns will also affect LPs’
It’s June, which means hurricane season is upon us, and it’s time to shore up business contingency plans. As we all remember, many firms in New York and New Jersey were impacted by Hurricane Sandy back in 2012, and since then, focus on business resiliency and continuity has increased dramatically.
By Bob Shaw (pictured) – As cyber threats continue to mature and firms become increasingly dependent on third-party service providers and Internet applications to support operations, they not only begin to benefit from greater efficiencies and advanced technologies, but also open themselves up to more security vulnerabilities. Investment firms need to
Now that you have a handle on the nightmare scenario and understand the importance of fostering a culture of security across your investment firm, here are four steps to guide you through the creation of that culture. 1. Create a computer incident response team Start by creating a “Computer Incident
Where the vulnerabilities are – It’s 3:40 on a Friday afternoon, and an urgent email hits a back-office employee’s inbox. As the employee scrambles to get ready for the market-close and head off to a three-day weekend, it looks like the portfolio manager for a major client needs him to
Ogier has acted as Luxembourg counsel to Paladin Capital Group on the structuring and launch of a fund investing in and developing global cyber security assets. The Luxembourg-based European Cyber Fund, whose cornerstone investors include side-by-side commitments from the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Luxembourg Future Fund, is managed by
How prepared is your firm to handle the aftermath of a security incident? If you haven’t documented your firm’s safeguards, then you may find yourself in hot water. Written Information Security Plans (WISPs) are must-haves in our security-focused culture – just ask your regulators and investors. Below are some insights
Apex Fund Services has partnered with DataGuidance to enhance the group’s data protection and data privacy programme. Apex will use DataGuidance’s suite of privacy tools to receive research and intelligence on privacy legislation. Apex will benefit from up-to-date information available for all jurisdictions and where a dedicated local Apex
When it comes to cybersecurity, the list of potential gaps is expansive ranging from technology to human. To help identify where your firm may be lacking, here is a list of the top 10 most commonly identified gaps found during an IT audit/risk assessment. Top 10 IT Security Gaps
The way that fund managers protect their data goes far beyond thinking about the four walls of their office. The way we work has revolutionised in recent times, as technology advances, especially cloud technology, redefining what the workplace actually is. With wifi, cloud platforms, and mobile phones, a hedge fund
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