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Trust but Verify: Why PEGs Need More Than Good Intentions From Their PortCos
One of the biggest challenges Private Equity Groups (PEGs) face when it comes to cybersecurity is summed up neatly in a single phrase: trust but verify. On paper, it sounds simple. You set expectations, PortCos confirm they’ve deployed the right tools, and everyone...
Cybersecurity Strategy for PEGs: Tailoring Your Approach Based on Portfolio Risk and Diversity
For Private Equity Groups (PEGs), cybersecurity is no longer a back-office issue, it’s a boardroom conversation. As regulators tighten expectations and threat actors become more sophisticated, PEGs are being held accountable not only for the security posture of their...
Cyber Insurance: A PE Investor’s Guide
Cyber insurance isn’t just a cost of doing business, it’s a lever for protecting returns. Let’s cut to it: Cyber risk isn’t just an IT problem anymore, it’s a Board problem. It can spook buyers and complicate exits. If you’re overseeing 15-30 PortCos, you know that...
The Top 7: Getting Your PortCos Above the “Cyber Poverty Line”
You’re the Cyber Lead in PEOps at your firm and you're trying to get a handle on where and what best to focus on across your portfolio that will have the best impact on mitigating cyber risk to the firm. It’s no mean feat, especially if your portfolio consists of...
Bridging the Cyber Gap in M&A: Reflections on Help Net Security Feature
Mergers and acquisitions are fast-moving, high-stakes, and rarely tidy. Cybersecurity, unfortunately, still tends to be an afterthought in many of these deals, but the risks aren’t getting any smaller. And that’s okay. That’s why I was pleased to contribute to this...
Fries with That? Why Big CyberSec Firms Upsell You Stuff You Don’t Really Need
The cybersecurity industry is booming, but not always in ways that benefit you. You ever walk into a fast food joint just wanting a burger and before you know it, you're holding a family-sized combo meal, a milkshake, and maybe a novelty toy too? That’s kind of what...
The Overlooked Risk: Cybersecurity Preparedness for Board Members
In an era where cybersecurity is a top concern for every organization, board members are increasingly held accountable for the cybersecurity strategies of the companies they oversee. However, recent insights reveal a concerning reality: board members themselves may be...
Cybersecurity Lessons from UnitedHealth Group: Universal Insights for Every Industry
The recent high-profile cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities present in today's cybersecurity frameworks across all sectors. This breach involved sophisticated methods to compromise sensitive data, underlining the need...
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