SEC compliance requirements are about to change—does your financial services organization have a plan for the future?

7 Cybersecurity and Compliance Foundations for RIA

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Compliance can be overwhelming

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Ensure compliance without having to be an expert

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Provide compliance for anything technology related for advisors

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Have confidence in your compliance and cybersecurity programs

MAJOR REGULATION CHANGES FOR RIAS ARE ON THE WAY

Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) are no strangers to compliance regulations. However, in the coming months and years, there are going to be major changes when it comes to cybersecurity and IT requirements. Although it isn’t clear just yet what the SEC will be including in the final rules, RIAs can’t wait until the night before it’s released to develop a strategy and there are already indicators of what will be needed.

Tackling new IT and cybersecurity requirements sooner rather than later will not only keep you ahead of the competition and prevent last-minute scrambling, but it will also ensure your organization lowers the risk of cyberattacks. Take action now to avoid correction letters, deficiency letters, and financial penalties.

What Clients Say About Us

Cristina Kent
Cristina Kent
itSynergy has provided Holualoa Companies with excellent managed IT service for the past nine years. They stay abreast of the ever-changing cybersecurity threats and increasing sophistication of cyber-attacks and recommend safeguards to protect our network. itSynergy handles our day-to-day user issues promptly, manages IT projects professionally, and has excellent communication with management and staff.
Luke Fadell
Luke Fadell
Once again, the team at IT Synergy hit a home run! They diligently found the problem with the print center's hard coding and corrected it promptly. Shout out to Josh and Alex.
Angela Vuolo
Angela Vuolo
Very professional, friendly, and efficient!! I would recommend them to anyone!
Yadira Vargas
Yadira Vargas
When asking for assistance, it is completed in a quick manner and with confidence that the technician has the knowledge to complete the said/asked tasks. Thank you so very much!! Alex, Dan, & Joshua. You have a team of other technicians that are awesome too, I just seem to get the top three when I need help! Again, thank you!!
Suzy Albanese
Suzy Albanese
I always have fast and friendly service from anyone helping me at itSynergy. Thank you!
steven betts
steven betts
The folks are very professional and understanding, even of an old school, non-computer guy.
Alan Hartsook, MD FAAP
Alan Hartsook, MD FAAP
Quick responses and take care of the issue quickly. Maintain great communication during the process.
Jennifer Szaro
Jennifer Szaro
Really excellent level of service and prompt in responding to requests.
Gabi Holberg
Gabi Holberg
TQ was not only knowledgeable and patient, but managed to make me laugh during what could just as easily have been a frustrating experience; instead it was pleasant from beginning to end.
Matt Leonard
Matt Leonard
Spoke w Michael a few minutes ago.Awesome customer service!Michael did his homework prior to making the 1st call to me, and it appears the inquiry from the vendor was legitimateThank you for your assistance!Matt
Donald Ebey
Donald Ebey
I receive outstanding service. The associates are quite patient as well.
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Go Beyond Checking the Cybersecurity Boxes

When it comes to cybersecurity, compliance, IT, and your financial services firm, many CCOs are just checking the boxes and going through the motions. In that case, though, are you really protected? Our approach ensures that you’re meeting compliance requirements, working to mitigate risk, reducing the chances of a cyberattack, and keeping up with all regulatory changes. We know the technical side of compliance AND cybersecurity so you don’t have to.

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Meet Compliance Requirements

We work with you to make sure your financial services organization is meeting IT and cybersecurity compliance requirements, even as new ones come online.

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Test Your Policies

From data retention policies to incident response plans, we use exercises and tests to ensure your policies work in the event of an emergency. This is an especially important piece and something regulators will often look for and find missing at any firms.

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Reduce Risk

By doing more than just checking the boxes, your organization can actively work to reduce risk, keep cyber attackers at bay, and prevent breaches.

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Steer Clear of Correction Letters

With an IT financial services strategy for the future, not just for today, we can help you steer clear of correction letters, fines, and more.

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THE itSYNERGY RIA COMPLIANCE SUITE

The platform was built by cybersecurity and compliance experts. The platform not only audits your environment, but also implements a continuous 24/7/365 solution, actively protecting your firm from cybersecurity attacks.

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The platform ensures

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Your firm has a significantly enhanced cybersecurity posture

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Compliance and documentation to prove you are doing what your documentation says you are doing.

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Easily track change history, notes, discussions, and who was involved.

…so that you can:

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Demonstrate compliance for anything technology related for advisors

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Maintain SEC compliance and have peace of mind during regular audits.

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Prove that your firm is continually improving.

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Meet Compliance And Technology Needs

It’s not one or the other—we work with your business to meet all of your needs when it comes to IT, from data retention to acceptable use and MFA to business continuity plans.

In the financial services sector, reputation is everything. If you receive a deficiency letter or a fine, you have to notify your clients, and a failed audit means more audits on the horizon. But by working with an IT company that understands your unique needs, you can meet these challenges head-on and ensure your reputation doesn’t take a hit.

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