The Challenge
A registered investment advisory firm managing $500M in client assets had received SEC examination findings citing inadequate cybersecurity controls. They needed to rapidly improve their security posture while maintaining full operational capability.
Our Solution
CloudTechForce provided vCISO services to develop a comprehensive security program, implemented managed security services including 24/7 SOC monitoring, deployed endpoint detection and response across all devices, established email security with advanced anti-phishing protection, implemented dark web monitoring for credential exposure, created an SEC-compliant cybersecurity policy framework, and conducted quarterly security assessments with board-ready reporting.
Results
SEC examination deficiencies fully remediated in 90 days
24/7 security monitoring with under 15-minute response time
Zero successful phishing attacks (previously averaged 2 per quarter)
100% compliance with SEC Regulation S-P and S-ID
Client trust strengthened through documented security program
"The SEC findings were a wake-up call. CloudTechForce not only resolved every deficiency but built a security program that our clients and regulators have full confidence in. Their vCISO service gives us board-level security leadership at a fraction of the cost."
Michael Torres — Managing Director, Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
