Michelle A. Reed

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As banks and investment funds implement more technology into their activities, cybersecurity risks multiply. The financial industry is in many ways the ultimate target for cybercrime as hackers seek access to the fortunes they control and the sensitive and lucrative information that they protect.  Unfortunately, with the advent of advanced persistent threats (“APT”) and the growing volume of attacks being launched, a cybersecurity breach for most companies is now a matter of “when” rather than “if.” Akin Gump partner Michelle Reed explains common and surprising cyberattack techniques, best practices for cyber defense, and the steps regulators are now taking to bolster the financial world in a digital war against cyber criminals and hostile nation states.

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As private funds implement more technology into their activities, their cybersecurity risks multiply. The funds industry is a particularly high value target because they conduct large transactions and hold highly sensitive information on investors, investment targets, and management and portfolio companies. In the digital age, a cybersecurity breach is now a matter of “when” rather than “if.” Akin Gump partner Michelle Reed explains the common and uncommon cyberattack methods, the regulatory framework and enforcement actions, and best practices for private funds to prepare for a cybersecurity breach.