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New Cybersecurity Policies & Procedures Template Released — Fully Updated for the 2024 Regulation S-P Amendments

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A newly revised Cybersecurity Policies & Procedures Template is now available to all members. This update incorporates the 2024 amendments to Regulation S-P (effective August 2, 2024) and aligns the…

The New SEC Regulation S-P Amendments: What Every RIA Needs to Know

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Effective Date: August 2, 2024

Compliance Deadline for Smaller Firms: June 2026

Regulation Applies To: SEC-registered Investment Advisers, Broker-Dealers, Investment Companies, and Transfer Agents

The Full SEC…

Mastering the Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures Manual

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This video walks through how we build a cybersecurity Policies & Procedures Manual that not only satisfies today’s regulatory requirements but also anticipates what’s coming next.

Although Rule 206(4)-9 was…

New Compliance Template Available: The Vendor Due Diligence Questionnaire

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We’ve added a new Vendor Due Diligence & Risk Assessment Questionnaire to help you streamline one of the most critical parts of your cybersecurity compliance program — assessing the firms…

The SEC RIA Incident Response Plan

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New Resource Added: The SEC-Compliant Incident Response Plan Template

We’ve just added a major new resource to your member library — the MTradecraft Incident Response Plan (IRP) Template.

This…

The Unseen Risk of a Stolen iPhone to your Firm's Network

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The Single Point of Failure: How a Stolen iPhone Can Unravel Corporate Security

The is information very few want to talk about. 

In today's interconnected world, where corporate data is…

Why Email Is Still Broken — and What You Can Do About It

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You can use the free MX Toolbox Supertool to check your email records and compare your settings to the recommendations below:

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So what is broken?

Email has been around…

The Cybersecurity Blueprint for SEC-Registered Firms

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If you’re an SEC-registered firm, “good enough” cybersecurity won’t cut it—especially after an exam, a growth spurt, or a leadership change. The Cybersecurity Blueprint is a practical, step-by-step program that…
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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of July 7th - 1134 New Vulnerabilities Identified.

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Each week we deliver a curated snapshot of newly published cybersecurity vulnerabilities that may affect SEC-registered firms and their vendors…

Vulnerability Summary for the Week of June 30, 2025

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You’re receiving this bulletin as part of your BrainTrust membership. 

Each week, we deliver a curated snapshot of newly published cybersecurity vulnerabilities that may impact SEC-registered firms and their vendors.