Cybersecurity is no longer a siloed IT issue—it’s a strategic imperative for private equity firms, hedge funds, and family offices navigating heightened regulatory scrutiny and rising threat sophistication. Yet many firms remain stuck in reactive security postures, checking boxes without establishing meaningful protection. Agio’s cybersecurity governance program changes that.  

A Proven Path to Regulatory Confidence and Risk Reduction 

Agio’s governance program delivers real security maturity—not just audit preparation. Built on NIST standards and tailored for the investment management sector, our structured approach has helped participating clients pass their SEC cybersecurity examinations after 12 months of engagement. 

Why Governance Matters 

Effective cybersecurity governance gives your firm: 

  • A predictable, auditable roadmap aligned with SEC expectations 
  • Institutional resilience against emerging cyber threats 
  • Confidence that your most sensitive systems, data, and investors are protected 

Our methodology avoids one-off engagements or fragmented projects. Instead, we deliver a sequenced governance model with monthly check-ins, risk reassessments, and control validation, supported by anonymized threat intelligence from our broad client base. 

Starting with a Single Assessment 

While our comprehensive governance program delivers the most value, we understand you may want to evaluate our approach first. Many clients begin with a targeted assessment—such as a Security Risk Assessment with SEC cybersecurity mock audit or penetration test—before transitioning to our complete program. These individual assessments provide immediate insights into your security posture while allowing you to experience our methodology and deliverable quality firsthand.   

Core Components of Agio’s Governance Program 

Our full-service cybersecurity governance program combines:

  1. Security Risk Assessment: A comprehensive baseline review of your firm’s current policies, procedures, and gaps—completed in under 30 days and designed to surface high-priority risks.
  2. Technical Testing and Validation: Ongoing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments confirm that implemented controls work as intended, reducing exposure to costly breaches.
  3. Human-Centered Security: Phishing simulations, SMS-based social engineering tests, and targeted training ensure your team can spot threats before attackers gain access. On average, 30% of staff fall for phishing attempts without training.
  4. Tabletop Exercises: Simulated breach scenarios at both executive and technical levels help your leadership team rehearse real-world incident response, exposing gaps before attackers do.
  5. The AgioNow Portal: Your single pane of glass for cybersecurity governance: access your full calendar of security activities, download deliverables for regulators, track risks, and stay informed via a curated cybersecurity knowledge base.

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It’s Time to Move Beyond Check-the-Box Compliance 

Cybersecurity governance is not an annual project or outsourced report. It’s a continuous, strategic function that underpins investor trust, operational resilience, and long-term business value. 

Agio is already supporting financial services firms just like yours in building robust, regulator-aligned cybersecurity programs that actually work. Whether you’re preparing for an SEC audit or trying to mature your firm’s security posture, we’re ready to help. 

Want to learn more about how our cybersecurity governance programs can help your financial services firm? Contact us today.