You probably don’t need to be convinced that information security is critically important. But just in case you do, you should know that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to emphasize the importance it places on information security. In our last two posts, Marc and Craig began our discussion of the SEC’s Division
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Managing Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks in Vendor Engagements
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As Marc mentioned last time, the SEC’s Division of Examinations’ (EXAMS) has made it a priority in 2021 to review the steps that firms take to ensure information security and operational resiliency. For robo-advisers, given that they conduct so much of their operations online, these steps are of paramount importance.
In its report, EXAMS…