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Cybersecurity: A Self-Defense Guide
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As the world becomes more digitally connected, cybersecurity risks will keep rising. The larger your digital footprint, the greater your cyber risk. With this self-defense guide and best practices by William Blair & Company, you can safeguard your online identity and protect yourself against the loss of personal data and assets.
Cyber Threats: Key Takeaways from a Global Financial Firm | 2022 FOX Technology Showcase
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Cybersecurity is by no means novel, but in an evolving landscape affected by new technologies, geopolitical tensions, and a larger-than-ever digital footprint, the importance of your family office’s cyber strategy cannot be overemphasized. Join us to learn how SEI’s experience as a regulated financial firm translates to a hyper awareness of existing threats, so that you can ensure your family office is truly doing enough to protect and secure your private client data. Dave Detweiler, Managing Director of Sales, SEI
2022 Cybersecurity Update
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Our annual cybersecurity update will discuss one of the leading cybersecurity risks to your firm and your clients—ransomware. With the instances of ransomware attacks rising every day, wealthy family offices are particularly attractive targets to cybercriminals. In this webinar, Baker Tilly Cybersecurity Principal Joe Shusko provides insights on managing your family office’s risk against a ransomware attack. He will discuss the impacts and trends of ransomware attacks, how ransomware attacks are executed and leading practices to minimize your ransomware risk.
By implementing proactive controls, organizations can minimize the chance of falling victim to a ransomware attack. This guide explores these eight leading cybersecurity practices, with critical steps to take and tips to incorporate into your approach: Know your environment Keep your data backups safe Implement a patch management program Build a security-aware culture Assess control and authentication Monitor, detect and respond Implement a ransomware recovery strategy Consider ransomware insurance
Cybersecurity: Action Items for Every Family Office
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As family offices expand their technology footprint, cyberattacks are rising. Hackers continue to refine their approaches, but security controls and proactive planning can strengthen your family office cybersecurity defenses. Initially, focus on the key action items to validate your existing security setup and inform your plans to address any shortcomings you identify within your family office 5.0 model.
In today’s hyperconnected world, news headlines are filled with stories about identity exposure, data breaches and other major threats to your personal information and financial assets. This guide provides best practices, resources, and actionable advice to help you protect yourself or recover from a cyberattack.
The Rise of Cyber Crime Against Affluent Individuals
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As many as 20% of family offices have knowingly experienced a cyber security attack prior to the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s likely that number is significantly higher today. Learn how to build cyber protection from the surge in cybercrime, including how to reduce your digital footprint and what to do if you become a victim of a cyber breach. Protection also means having cyber insurance and knowing the essential elements it should cover.
2021 Cybersecurity Update
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This annual cybersecurity update covers the leading threats you need to be aware of to keep your clients and your firm protected. 2021 cybersecurity trends and best practices will be shared.
Browsing Safely Online
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Going on the internet can put your devices and personal details at risk from unexpected online threats like malware and ransomware. Learn about the threats and see some internet safety tips to help keep your devices and data safe when you browse online.