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A New Approach

to Cybersecurity

Risk Management

The Cybersecurity phenomenon has categorically up-ended the Risk Management Paradigm. Are you prepared?

Comprehensive

Cybersecurity

Advisory Services

Our expert team provides solutions that are designed to address the technology, legal, governance and regulatory challenges of Cybersecurity Risk Management.

Single

Pane of Glass

Our bundled, comprehensive services provide a complete, centralized Cybersecurity Risk Management solution.

Cybersecurity:

Solved and

Simplified

We manage cybersecurity so that you can manage your business.

Cybersecurity

Preparedness

Regulators require it. Investors Expect it. Employees need it.

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Strategy

Our comprehensive, front-to-end solution identifies, assesses and addresses evolving Cybersecurity risks and their threats through a streamlined, multi-faceted approach encompassing Technology, Governance and Education.

Technology

Innovation happens at light speed. We need to be faster. Built upon a 30-year history of Technology and IT Advisory Services, the Align Cybersecurity™ ethos is steeped in technology. We have developed and procured a full arsenal of cutting edge, best-of-breed applications, tools, beacons and other technologies, all designed to provide a Managed Service Technology Solution that provides continual monitoring, immediate detection and real-time response capabilities. Our staff of engineers, data management, security and information risk management experts live on the cutting edge of technology innovation and man the front-lines of cybersecurity defense.

Governance

A sound Cybersecurity Program goes beyond the technology and digital barriers necessary to defend and detect attacks–it addresses fiduciary, regulatory, HR, legal and other risks by implementing structure, processes and accountability. The Align Cybersecurity™ team works with each client to provide a bespoke Cybersecurity Program that includes policies and procedures, reporting controls and training initiatives that together, create a culture of cybersecurity preparedness that works symbiotically with the underlying technology solutions.

Education

It takes more than purchasing a black box and a boilerplate written policy to create a meaningful Cybersecurity Program that effectively cascades through the enterprise and fully integrates your risk management objectives. As a necessary part of the process, Align Cybersecurity™ educates and empowers employees to toe the line and administer and execute the Cybersecurity Program, through education, empowerment and accountability, with state-of-the-art tools that are engaging, on-demand and reportable.

About Us

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Overview

For over 30 years, Align has been building complex technology infrastructure, networks and private clouds, in many industries and around the world. Align Cybersecurity™ provides legally sound, regulatory compliant and workable solutions that are continuously monitored, periodically tested and annually evaluated and enhanced.

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Align Cybersecurity™ understands the cybersecurity phenomenon goes beyond technology and IT solutions. Our pioneering approach offers an unprecedented suite of Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Management services to our clients, providing a 360 degree, fully wrapped Cybersecurity Solution through a Single Pane of Glass.

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The Align Cybersecurity™ approach undertakes a unique methodology to Cybersecurity Risk Management, requiring new strategies and an unconventional blueprint. We’ve enlisted a multidisciplinary team of elite professionals, uniquely qualified to provide Cybersecurity Advisory Services from various perspectives, encompassing technology, IT, compliance, HR, governance and legal. This collaborative approach allows us to detect risks and identify threat points embedded in virtually all business functions and across the Cybersecurity Risk Management spectrum.

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INITIAL CYBERSECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT & PERIODIC TESTING

Initial IT/Network Assessment, evaluating current Cybersecurity Risk Profile and Vulnerabilities, rendering clear and quantifiable results.

Review and evaluation of current cybersecurity policies and controls, assessed against current legal landscape and compliance obligations.

Network Mapping and Data Inventory exercises, mapping your network’s footprint, identifying critical information, intellectual property, proprietary data and other sensitive data pools within your network.

Full vulnerability diagnosis of current IT infrastructure, encompassing both your native and extended data networks.

Cybersecurity risk and reporting computed in real time and displayed adjacent to global risk.

Align Cybersecurity™ proprietary risk algorithm calculates scores based on inputs from client network sensor (physical or virtual) and global risk feeds from NIST, Symantec feed and other sources.

Access to enterprise-level security and data analysis solutions in a software application.

Periodic penetration testing to enable your organization to identify and better understand real time cybersecurity threats and ultimately minimize risk.

State of Readiness

Assess current Cybersecurity posture, including policies, incidents and history.

Design and develop a fully customized Cybersecurity Program, including policies, best practices, response plans, Cybersecurity Incident Log, Vendor Attestations and other regulatory materials, as well as Investor Due Diligence Questionnaire response materials.

Provide counsel and advice regarding Cybersecurity Program implementation and employee integration.

Manage third party vendors and extended network risks.

Client-dedicated portal designed to centralize and manage cybersecurity policies, compliance obligations, employee training, all with automated reporting.

Conduct mock SEC cybersecurity sweep exams. Following an Align Cybersecurity™ mock exam, your firm will know what to expect, and will be able to address any deficiencies.

ALIGN GUARDIAN - MANAGED THREAT PROTECTION

24x7x365 monitoring by Security Operations Center (SOC) against known and unknown threats in real time.

Continuously monitor, hunt, detect and respond to threats. Align Guardian is more than just an intrusion prevention (IDS/IPS) system, leveraging behavioral, reputational, and signature-based capabilities to vastly improve detection of potential cyber-attacks.

Customized reporting to provide your organization with analysis and executive briefings on your threat traffic.

Complete incident response planning, encompassing threat containment and resolution management, allowing you to focus on your business and operations.

VIRTUAL CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (vCISO)

Oversee Cybersecurity Program from design, development, and integration.

Centralize training, integration, IT, governance, and liaise with investors, regulators and vendors.

Periodic reviews by trained security analysts with expertise.

Confer with executive management and boards regarding Cybersecurity Risk Management objectives, Assessment and Reporting results and overall administration of Cybersecurity Program.

Available for on-site services including investor due diligence, regulatory examinations, and 3rd party testing.

CENTRALIZED COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING/GLOBAL CYBER ATTACK UPDATES AND INTEL

Manage your Cybersecurity Program through a Single Pane of Glass.

Centralized client-dedicated portal to manage cybersecurity policies, compliance, reporting, and education training progress and results.

Real-time updates from global cybersecurity breach data feeds, seamlessly updated into Align Cybersecurity™ client networks.

Maintain updated library of all policies, updates, changes, versions and revisions with a full chronology of your Cybersecurity Program.

Organize and consolidate 3rd party (e.g., investors, vendors, consultants, regulators) communications around your Cybersecurity Program.

INTEGRATION THROUGH EDUCATION

State-of-the-art, on demand employee education modules designed to optimize engagement.

Employee training on risks, threats, mitigation and remediation.

Testing and retraining – in person, online or via mobile devices.

Reporting of education, retention and employee performance relating to cybersecurity risk.

Ability to have fully custom “white-glove” in-person training for your organization.

VENDOR MANAGEMENT AND INVESTOR LIAISON

Oversee Vendor Management processes, review vendor agreements ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Program.

Liaise with investors regarding Due Diligence Questionnaires and similar inquires.

Centralize and monitor all contractual duties, representations, warranties and other obligations to, and duties from, various 3rd parties.

Manage, from a centralized portal, all 3rd party communications with regulators, attorneys, compliance firms and other consultants.

MANAGED SECURE NETWORKING AND WI-FI

Align Cybersecurity and Aerohive solution helps clients create a flexible workplace with reliable production networks, providing advanced security, analytics, activity mapping and API integration without compromising security needs.

Fully managed wireless service to optimize workplace flexibility, network reliability and security, and the use of IT resources.

Align Cybersecurity’s networking and wireless experts have the technical acumen to engineer, implement and manage Aerohive wireless networks to achieve the full benefits managed and secure Wi-Fi.

Cloud-based architecture offers scalability, easier deployment, API integration and improved management.

Vulnerability Assessments (and Periodic Penetration Testing)

Vulnerability Assessments (and Periodic Penetration Testing)

INITIAL CYBERSECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT & PERIODIC TESTING

Initial IT/Network Assessment, evaluating current Cybersecurity Risk Profile and Vulnerabilities, rendering clear and quantifiable results.

Review and evaluation of current cybersecurity policies and controls, assessed against current legal landscape and compliance obligations.

Network Mapping and Data Inventory exercises, mapping your network’s footprint, identifying critical information, intellectual property, proprietary data and other sensitive data pools within your network.

Full vulnerability diagnosis of current IT infrastructure, encompassing both your native and extended data networks.

Cybersecurity risk and reporting computed in real time and displayed adjacent to global risk.

Align Cybersecurity™ proprietary risk algorithm calculates scores based on inputs from client network sensor (physical or virtual) and global risk feeds from NIST, Symantec feed and other sources.

Access to enterprise-level security and data analysis solutions in a software application.

Periodic penetration testing to enable your organization to identify and better understand real time cybersecurity threats and ultimately minimize risk.

Customized Cybersecurity Program

Customized Cybersecurity Program

State of Readiness

Assess current Cybersecurity posture, including policies, incidents and history.

Design and develop a fully customized Cybersecurity Program, including policies, best practices, response plans, Cybersecurity Incident Log, Vendor Attestations and other regulatory materials, as well as Investor Due Diligence Questionnaire response materials.

Provide counsel and advice regarding Cybersecurity Program implementation and employee integration.

Manage third party vendors and extended network risks.

Client-dedicated portal designed to centralize and manage cybersecurity policies, compliance obligations, employee training, all with automated reporting.

Conduct mock SEC cybersecurity sweep exams. Following an Align Cybersecurity™ mock exam, your firm will know what to expect, and will be able to address any deficiencies.

Managed Threat Protection

Managed Threat Protection

ALIGN GUARDIAN - MANAGED THREAT PROTECTION

24x7x365 monitoring by Security Operations Center (SOC) against known and unknown threats in real time.

Continuously monitor, hunt, detect and respond to threats. Align Guardian is more than just an intrusion prevention (IDS/IPS) system, leveraging behavioral, reputational, and signature-based capabilities to vastly improve detection of potential cyber-attacks.

Customized reporting to provide your organization with analysis and executive briefings on your threat traffic.

Complete incident response planning, encompassing threat containment and resolution management, allowing you to focus on your business and operations.

Outsourced virtual Chief Information Security Officer/Periodic Review

Outsourced virtual Chief Information Security Officer/Periodic Review

VIRTUAL CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (vCISO)

Oversee Cybersecurity Program from design, development, and integration.

Centralize training, integration, IT, governance, and liaise with investors, regulators and vendors.

Periodic reviews by trained security analysts with expertise.

Confer with executive management and boards regarding Cybersecurity Risk Management objectives, Assessment and Reporting results and overall administration of Cybersecurity Program.

Available for on-site services including investor due diligence, regulatory examinations, and 3rd party testing.

Client Portal

Client Portal

CENTRALIZED COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING/GLOBAL CYBER ATTACK UPDATES AND INTEL

Manage your Cybersecurity Program through a Single Pane of Glass.

Centralized client-dedicated portal to manage cybersecurity policies, compliance, reporting, and education training progress and results.

Real-time updates from global cybersecurity breach data feeds, seamlessly updated into Align Cybersecurity™ client networks.

Maintain updated library of all policies, updates, changes, versions and revisions with a full chronology of your Cybersecurity Program.

Organize and consolidate 3rd party (e.g., investors, vendors, consultants, regulators) communications around your Cybersecurity Program.

Education

Education

INTEGRATION THROUGH EDUCATION

State-of-the-art, on demand employee education modules designed to optimize engagement.

Employee training on risks, threats, mitigation and remediation.

Testing and retraining – in person, online or via mobile devices.

Reporting of education, retention and employee performance relating to cybersecurity risk.

Ability to have fully custom “white-glove” in-person training for your organization.

Third Party Management (Investors and Vendors)

Third Party Management (Investors and Vendors)

VENDOR MANAGEMENT AND INVESTOR LIAISON

Oversee Vendor Management processes, review vendor agreements ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Program.

Liaise with investors regarding Due Diligence Questionnaires and similar inquires.

Centralize and monitor all contractual duties, representations, warranties and other obligations to, and duties from, various 3rd parties.

Manage, from a centralized portal, all 3rd party communications with regulators, attorneys, compliance firms and other consultants.

Managed Secure Networking and Wi-Fi

Managed Secure Networking and Wi-Fi

MANAGED SECURE NETWORKING AND WI-FI

Align Cybersecurity and Aerohive solution helps clients create a flexible workplace with reliable production networks, providing advanced security, analytics, activity mapping and API integration without compromising security needs.

Fully managed wireless service to optimize workplace flexibility, network reliability and security, and the use of IT resources.

Align Cybersecurity’s networking and wireless experts have the technical acumen to engineer, implement and manage Aerohive wireless networks to achieve the full benefits managed and secure Wi-Fi.

Cloud-based architecture offers scalability, easier deployment, API integration and improved management.

Our Team

Jim Dooling
President and CEO of Align

Jim Dooling
President and CEO of Align

Jim Dooling is the founder, president and Chief Executive Officer of Align. With more than 30 years of experience in the technology infrastructure industry, he has grown Align into the premier provider of technology solutions and services with a recognized center of excellence in IT Advisory, Infrastructure design and build services, and Managed Services. Many of the world's leading firms including Salesforce, Uber, Pfizer, JPMorgan, the NBA, Louis Vuitton and Barclays rely on the expertise and experience of Align to support their technology infrastructure needs.

Jim majored in architecture at Miami University of Ohio and is actively involved in a number of charitable associations, including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, March of Dimes, NPower and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Jim has preserved a “can do” spirit and family-like atmosphere at Align, which have enabled Align to deliver unsurpassed client service.

Vinod Paul
Chief Operating Officer

Vinod Paul
Chief Operating Officer

Vinod Paul brings over 20 years of in-depth financial services and technology experience to his role as Align’s Chief Operating Officer.  Widely known as a luminary in the financial services sector, Vinod led and innovated a leading Global Managed IT Service provider in its customer-facing engagements, including service delivery and business development on a global basis and, over his 13 years as Managing Director, Vinod helped establish this firm as a premier Managed Service provider in the financial services space.

Previously, Vinod has been a director of technical services for Martin Progressive where he supervised an engineering staff supporting 6,000 customers, as well as a management and engineering consultant to IBM Global Services, Lucent Technologies, Tyco Submarine Systems, and Penguin Putnam Publishing.

Vinod serves on the global board of directors for Help for Children/Hedge Funds Care, a global nonprofit dedicated to supporting efforts to prevent and treat child abuse. He attended Rutgers University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.

John Araneo
General Counsel and Managing Director of Align Cybersecurity

John Araneo
General Counsel and Managing Director of Align Cybersecurity

John Araneo possesses a broad corporate legal background, encompassing investment management law, data privacy and cybersecurity law, corporate governance and employment law.  Having published numerous articles on data privacy and data asset protection and other legal issues since 1996, John is an established author, cybersecurity expert and a well-known thought-leader on the legal, regulatory, governance and employment law issues related to cybersecurity. Previously, John practiced law in the investment management space, representing investment advisers and fund managers, most recently as a partner of Cole-Frieman & Mallon, LLP, a firm that represents over 600 asset management clients and launches approximately 70 private investment funds annually.  John remains a practicing attorney with Cole-Frieman & Mallon, LLP in an ‘Of Counsel’ capacity.

John serves on the Committee of Hearts for Help For Children/Hedge Fund Cares, a global nonprofit dedicated to supporting efforts to prevent and treat child abuse.  John received his Bachelors at Johnson & Wales University and his law degree from Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University.

Jim Johnson
Director of IT

Jim Johnson
Director of IT

Jim Johnson leads the Server, Storage and Security professionals with over 25 years of experience as an IT professional, mainly in the financial services industry. His long and distinguished career of aligning business goals with technology investments includes heading the LBHI migration from Barclays Capital, developing an Infrastructure as a Service concept for LBHI, and leading disaster recovery efforts to restore technology and business affected by 9/11 as the CIO of one of the largest brokers in the world. Jim received a bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Applied Mathematics, with a minor in Physics, from State University of New York at Albany.

Chris Zadrima
Director of Managed Services

Chris Zadrima
Director of Managed Services

Chris Zadrima brings over 13 years of experience architecting and leading successful Managed Service practices. He is a recognized leader in building customer management teams and a subject matter expert on leveraging cloud-based solutions to solve business and operational requirements.

At Align, Chris oversees all aspects of Align’s Global Managed Services practice which encompasses Client Support, Cloud Architecture and Strategy, Project Management, the Network Operations Center and IT Service Desk.

Prior to joining Align, Chris was part of the leadership team of Infoaxis, a technology solution provider, where over his nine-year tenure he successfully built a Managed Service offering which supported over 6000 endpoints. Chris earned a degree from Fordham University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Management Information Systems.

Alex Bazay
Chief Information Security Officer

Alex Bazay
Chief Information Security Officer

With over 20+ years of experience in the information technology industry and expertise in cybersecurity, IT, compliance, business continuity and disaster recovery, Alex Bazay brings tremendous technological leadership and security expertise to the company.

Prior to joining Align, Alex was CTO/CISO at Gruss Capital Management, a boutique global financial company, where he was responsible for all day-to-day operations and strategic planning relating to information technology, business continuity and cybersecurity. Before that, Alex held various consulting positions during which he advised clients in cybersecurity defense, operational strategies/executions and overall IT strategies/executions.

Alex currently serves as a judge for Hedge Fund Magazine's (HFM) US Hedge Fund Technology Awards, which recognizes IT and software providers serving the hedge fund industry, as well as highlights technology innovation at hedge funds. He also sits on numerous advisory boards and holds several industry certifications, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

News/Media

03.18.20

How to Protect Your Business from Coronavirus Phishing & Cyber Scams

How to Protect Your Business from Coronavirus Phishing & Cyber Scams

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, cybercriminals have taken heed of the opportunity to exploit the global health crisis for profit and fraud. Among the new collection of virus-themed scams are phishing campaigns, social engineering attacks, charity-focused emails, and more. 

As more businesses seek out emerging news regarding the grave situation and exercise remote work procedures to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Align encourages them to practice vigilance with regard to suspicious emails and cyber activity. 

In today's blog, we're proffering readers a look into the most malicious and sophisticated scams we're witnessing from the front lines, including the following campaigns listed below:

 

Coronavirus: Secrets for Surviving a Pandemic 
Do you want access to the secrets for surviving a pandemic? 


Criminals are luring in victims with missives such as the above example, dangling the opportunity to access secret knowledge for ensuring survival during the outbreak of COVID-19. A key element to these sales pitches is that recipients must perform an action, such as purchasing a book or watching a video. Fraudsters leverage the former device as a means to empty your wallet and steal your credit card details. Sensitive banking information is then recycled future-forward to make fraudulent purchases on your behalf, risking draining your personal or corporate assets.

Other malevolent social engineering attacks send persuasive emails that contain a hyperlink to an article on new developments regarding COVID-19. Upon clicking the article's link, recipients are directed to a fake website or login page where they can enter a username and password. Unbeknownst to the victim, they have immersed themselves in a phishing scam, during which bad actors aim to uncover your account credentials. 

Click Here to Donate 
Firms should be wary of charity-focused emails that are impersonating reputable organizations such as UNICEF, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and GlobalGiving. In this scenario, criminals are preying on people's empathy, suggesting that your charitable donation can help expedite the design of vaccines and support emergency response efforts. While some of these manipulative messages request payments in Bitcoin cryptocurrency, others even contain a QR code to simplify the process of stealing your money. 

Virus-Themed Emails

An entirely new collection of virus-themed emails has surfaced, and they are targeting hedge funds and the broader investment community. Many of these communications exploit fear while promoting their products and solutions. 

For example, malicious actors may target survivalists and anxious users to offer discounts or access to hand sanitizer, face masks and other resources growing scarce during a health crisis. These communications heighten paranoia in an attempt to evoke action and access your business' mission-critical network. 

Speaking of critical systems and networks, let's switch gears to discuss work from home (WFH) and the sound measures businesses can employ to operate securely and smoothly.

Remote Access & Risky Business 
Empowering employees to work remotely or work from anywhere (WFA) with access to critical infrastructure has numerous benefits for businesses. To name a few:

Significant cost-savings
Enhanced communication 
Increased flexibility
Modernized collaboration
Improved service levels

The industry has seen tectonic shifts in IT infrastructure innovation over the past few years. Primarily due to the explosive growth and sophistication of the public cloud, which has crossed the tipping point and is now largely considered the optimal construct upon which contemporary IT networks are built, expectations have changed. If you are operating in an inferior legacy environment, you undoubtedly lack the typical controls and functionality of a modern IT infrastructure. Furthermore, your firm is a step behind in safeguarding sensitive business assets and preventing data exfiltration and other cybersecurity risks.

If you're seeking information on remote work solutions that offers access to 24x7x365 support, we recommend reaching out to one of our Managed IT experts. Contact us today by clicking here. 

Managing Coronavirus-Related Cybersecurity Risks
We urge organizations to employ cybersecurity best practices and proceed with the utmost caution in today's turbulent cyber climate. We anticipate these scams will increase in frequency and sophistication rapidly, so long as hackers can profit. 

To help safeguard your corporate assets and prevent your investment firm from falling victim to cybercrime, we offer the following guidelines and resources:

If you haven't already, ensure your company has implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA). Deploying a multi-factor authentication solution bolsters account security across applications and adds an additional layer of identification.
Reach out to your Managed Service Provider (MSP) and ask what systems they have in place for proactive monitoring of suspicious activity. Alternatively, if you have an in-house IT department, ask the appropriate team member for those details.
Approach emails with extreme caution that make alarmingly extravagant claims or abrupt requests, convey urgency, ask you to download something, or request payment.
Never click on hyperlinks in electronic communications from an unknown source. If the sender is someone you're familiar with, contact that person directly to confirm they, in fact, sent you the email.
Preventing cybercriminals from infiltrating your network starts with your first line of defense, your staff. Align's clients are better equipped at dealing with current and emerging risks because they have created a robust culture of security through leveraging our Security Awareness Training.
When offering telecommuting to your workforce, make sure you have the proper tools, systems and protocols in place. Firms should also test remote capabilities before promoting them company-wide to identify any gaps and make improvements where necessary.
To help educate your network on the growing dangers and risks associated with scams related to COVID-19, consider sharing this article with your team, partners and clients.
The Federal Financial Institutions Supervisory Council (FFIEC) issued a news release on pandemic preparedness. Access it here. 
Familiarize your team with our Service Desk's contact information:
Email: help@align.com
(US) Phone: 1-855-482-5446
Explore more information on Align's Cybersecurity Advisory Practice.
Access daily updates from the World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
CDC Guidance to Plan and Respond to COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html 
Have you been a victim of a cyber scam or phishing email related to COVID-19? 
If so, we advise you to contact the Align Cybersecurity team at help@align.com or via phone at +1 855-IT-ALIGN (1-855-482-5446).

02.14.20

Scam Alert: Criminals Cloning Hedge Fund Websites

Rogue online operators have found their next big lucrative scheme, and it involves impersonating...

07.01.19

What Managers Need to Know Seminar: The SEC’s Evolving Policy on Cybersecurity

In this installment of the “What Managers Need to Know” series, hear from experts and investors...

05.14.19

Align Wins Best Global Cybersecurity Services Provider in 2019 Hedgeweek Global Awards

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and managed IT services,...

02.26.19

Align Wins Best Cybersecurity Solution in CTA Intelligence US Services Awards

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, today announced that it...

02.26.19

Align Ranks as Top Provider of IT Managed Services, Cybersecurity, Public Cloud Services and More in Award Shortlists

Align, the premier global provider of infrastructure technology solutions, today announced that it...

10.12.18

Align Named Best North American Cyber-Security Services Provider in the 2018 Hedgeweek USA Awards

Align Named Best North American Cyber-Security Services Provider in the 2018 Hedgeweek USA Awards

09.04.18

Cybersecurity and Operational Due Diligence Seminar

During this breakfast briefing, Navigating ODD Headwinds: Cybersecurity and Operational Due...

08.08.18

ALIGN FEATURED IN FUNDFIRE: STATE STREET CEO SCOLDED BY PENSION OVER DATA BREACHES

The following article originally appeared in FundFire and was written by Mariana Lemann. In this...

08.01.18

Align featured in Berdon Accountants and Advisor Industry Insider Cybersecurity Video

Align featured by Berdon Accountants and Advisors Industry Insider Video - Steps to Mitigate Cyber...

03.12.18

Align Wins Best Global Cloud Services Provider in The Hedgeweek Global Awards

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, today announced that it...

02.28.18

Align Wins Best Cloud Computing Provider in CTA Intelligence US Services Awards

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, today announced that it...

02.21.18

Align Earns Managed Security 100 Honor on 2018 CRN MSP 500

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, today announced it has...

01.30.18

Align Expands Presence in Dallas, Lands Multi-Million Dollar Data Center Projects

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, today announced it is...

01.10.18

Align Announced as a Finalist in FStech, HFM US Technology and CTA Intelligence Awards

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, today announced it has...

12.19.17

Align Wins Best Cybersecurity Service Provider in Mutual Fund Service And Technology Awards 2017

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and cybersecurity...

12.12.17

Align Recognized with Cybersecurity Breakthrough Award Designation

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and cybersecurity...

12.06.17

Align Strengthens Managed Services, Cybersecurity Offerings and Technology Solutions Through SOC 1 Type II Attestation and HIPAA Security Rule Compliance Report

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, today announced that it...

10.12.17

Align National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) Series

Why Should Registered Investment Advisors Buy Cyber Coverage? The following article was written and...

09.27.17

Align Honored with 2017 Channel Partners 360⁰ Award

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, today announced it has...

09.26.17

SEC Announces Enforcement Initiatives to Combat Cyber-Based Threats and Protect Retail Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced two new initiatives that will build on its...

09.12.17

Financial Firms’ Worst Mistakes With Cybersecurity

Law360, New York (August 21, 2017, 10:55 PM EDT) -- Although the U.S. Securities and Exchange...

09.08.17

The Equifax Credit Data Breach: A New High-Water Mark in Cybersecurity Risk Management. What You Should Do Now.

Equifax is one the largest consumer credit agencies in America. It is the Fort Knox in the financial...

09.06.17

Align Wins Best Tech Infrastructure Provider 2017 and Best New Cybersecurity Product: Align Cybersecurity in 2017 FinTech Awards

Align Wins Best Tech Infrastructure Provider 2017 and Best New Cybersecurity Product: Align...

08.09.17

SEC National Exam Program RISK ALERT - Observations from Cybersecurity Examinations

In OCIE’s Cybersecurity 2 Initiative, National Examination Program staff examined 75 firms,...

07.12.17

Cybersecurity challenges for investment managers

The following article originally appeared in Hedgeweek’s special report: Cybersecurity in Europe...

06.09.17

Cipperman Compliance Services and Align Cybersecurity Announce Strategic Partnership for Financial Services Firms

Outsourced Providers of Chief Compliance Officers (“CCO”) and Chief Information Security...

06.06.17

June 20th – Webinar – “Sucker Punched” The Importance of Employee Training and The Proper Cyber Insurance Protection for The Hedge Fund Industry

Join Hedge Fund Insurance Specialist Lou D’Agostino of Iron Cove Partners, Security Training...

06.01.17

CTA Intelligence Special Report - Managed Futures 2017

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05.31.17

Cyberattackers ‘Coming After You,’ FBI Tells Hedge Shops

The following article originally appeared in FundFire and was written by Lydia Tomkiw. It’s late...

05.25.17

Cybersecurity 101 For Fund Managers: Designing a Cybersecurity Program that will Satisfy Regulators, Empower Employees and Encourage Investors

Cybersecurity has become an unlikely top-line priority for managers of pooled investment vehicles...

05.19.17

SEC highlights lack of pen testing in latest cyber-alert

More than half (57%) of the investment management firms examined by the SEC do not conduct...

05.18.17

SEC’s OCIE Releases Risk Alert in Response to Recent Ransomware Attacks

SEC’s OCIE Releases Risk Alert in Response to Recent Ransomware Attacks

05.02.17

MASTERCLASS: Cybersecurity

In this edition of MASTERCLASS, four cybersecurity experts take on the growing challenge of...

04.11.17

Align Launches First-Ever, Comprehensive Cybersecurity Risk Management Solution

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, today expanded its...

NEW YORK, NY – April 11, 2017– Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, today expanded its cybersecurity consulting practice, offering an unparalleled suite of Cybersecurity Risk Management services. Combining solutions around technology, governance and education, Align CybersecurityTM is the only end-to-end solution in the world that creates a triple threat to hackers.

The challenge of managing advancing risks and heightened regulatory requirements surrounding increasingly complex and extended networks affects both asset managers and the larger financial services industry. From monetary loss, to compromised proprietary and/or client information to reputational damage, the impact of one breach can be devastating. Align’s Cybersecurity Risk Management platform now helps solve this growing challenge.

Align’s multidisciplinary team of experts will design policies, procedures and sophisticated controls satisfying legal, compliance and fiduciary requirements. Creating a culture of security, Align offers customizable, on-demand training to make employees the greatest line of defense. Managed by Align’s team of security analysts, the Align Client Portal centralizes all Cybersecurity Risk Management controls in one dashboard including policies, third party communications and key security metrics.

“We’ve reached a point where the necessity of cybersecurity is ethically and legally absolute, and the implications of ignoring that would be catastrophic for firms,” said John Araneo, managing director, Align Cybersecurity, and general counsel of Align.

“We identified a critical gap in current cybersecurity offerings and a key opportunity to build a unique, comprehensive risk management service,” said Vinod Paul, chief operating officer of Align. “Align Cybersecurity redefines the future of Cybersecurity Risk Management, offering a truly holistic, white glove service, while providing unprecedented protection for the future.”

“On behalf of Align, we’re excited to announce the expansion and formalization of Align Cybersecurity,” said Jim Dooling, chief executive officer and president of Align. “The company’s latest solutions are second to none, arming firms with technology, governance and education – all critical to the life of a business.”

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