Internet Explorer Zero Day Vulnerability (ID CVE-2018-8653)
Read our security team’s debrief on the latest critical cybersecurity threat.
Archive for Cybersecurity Leader
Digital Value is in the Eye of the Beholder
Sometimes, the information that’s given away has more value to the recipient than it does to you.
Lost Laptops; Lost Data
Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security just because news of breaches usually involve enterprise mainframes. You’re equally vulnerable and exposed on the other end of the IT spectrum.
Contacting Law Enforcement Post Cyber-Attack
As cybercrimes rapidly escalate, confusion reigns regarding if and when to call law enforcement to investigate.
SEC Warns about Vendor Payments
We recommend our clients have a thorough review of their Accounts Payable process.
How To Detect Phishing: A Beginner’s Guide
Here are some helpful tips to spot phishing attempts, not only for hedge funds and private equity firms, but for all organizations.
What Does Your MDR Solution Really Do?
There are a ton of Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services out there, but breaking them down in plain English so you know what you’re really getting is a bit tougher.
Private Equity & Venture Capital, “Ugggh” is Not a Response
Over the past year, we’ve identified a growing trend in private equity and venture capital firms with respect to cybersecurity events.
Spear Phishing — A Threat to Hedge Funds & Private Equity Firms
The U.S. government recently confirmed Russian agents continue to use simple, yet effective spear phishing tactics against political targets, and it remains a looming threat to us all.
3 Risk Assessment Myths, Busted
There are a lot of assumptions about risk assessments, but these assumptions are all false.
Don’t be a Victim of Income Tax Identity Theft
Learn about income tax identity theft and how to avoid becoming a victim of criminals who target computers used to electronically file taxes with the IRS.
Top 5 Cybersecurity Risks for Private Equity
Private equity firms need to go beyond reactive SEC-compliance and focus on proactive protection of their firm assets.