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For investment management firms, as IT resources become more security conscious, the amount of security related data available for analysis has grown exponentially. This increase in available data has become too massive for humans or dispersed systems to decipher which threats are significant.

The day has come that we have to say goodbye to Windows 7. As of today, January 14th, 2020, Windows 7 has reached end of life. Businesses and consumers with PCs running on Windows 7 – which was introduced in 2009 – will no longer receive technical assistance, software patches and security updates from Microsoft.

As we step into a New Year, it is important to ensure your firm and employees are aware of, and are following best practices, security policies and procedures. Today’s blog article will outline 20 cybersecurity dos and don’ts for investment firms and their employees.

With the new year and new decade now upon us, we take a look at cybersecurity predictions and the resolutions your firm should be practicing for your firm's IT strategy! As we know, the threat landscape is constantly evolving, cloud computing has gained momentum and is now widely accepted in the investment management industry, and new technologies and trends are emerging to support firms with their IT and operational needs.

With 2020 upon us, the California Consumer Privacy Act, or CCPA, is now in effect. The CCPA grants new rights to California consumers including the right to know what information is collected, the right to delete personal information and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

In several of our previous articles on business continuity planning, we have stressed the importance of ensuring that all of your firm’s employees are fully aware of the company’s business continuity planning (BCP) procedures and what is expected of them in the event of a disruption to normal business operations.

When it comes to investment management firms, collaboration, efficiency, and cutting edge technology are all critical factors when it comes to growth. At Eze Castle Integration, we partner with Microsoft to offer our clients the option to utilize OneDrive and SharePoint, two tools that can dramatically improve collaboration and streamline processes for businesses, increasing efficiency for everyone. With more people working remotely and traveling for business than ever before, mobility, security and ease of use for applications is more relevant than ever.

Wishing our clients, partners, friends and family a Happy Holiday's and a Happy New Year!

Ready or not, 2020 is right around the corner and 2019 will soon be in the rear view. When it comes to IT trends for 2020, we can guarantee that cybersecurity will continue to be a top priority for alternative investment firms (and for good reason!). Before we start talking about security in 2020, let's take a step back and take a look at some of Eze's most relevant cybersecurity articles in 2019.

Based in London, Jordan Charlesworth and Isaac Williams are a part of Eze Castle Integration’s Global Support team, a team with members across offices spanning across the United Kingdom, United States and Asia. Today's blog takes a look at a typical day of a Global Support Analyst at Eze Castle Integration.