AI for Family Offices: How to Build a Cyber-Safe Adoption Strategy Recently, Farr Shepherd and I had the opportunity to present at the Family Wealth Report Family Office Cybersecurity Forum in New York. The conversations around AI were some of the most practical discussions I’ve heard on the topic because they didn’t all focus on the familiar gloom and doom around AI. No one in the room was debating whether AI would become …
What the SEC’s Amended Reg S-P Means for Financial Advisers — and the Families Who Trust ThemA few months ago, a boutique RIA principal we spoke with pulled up their firm’s cybersecurity incident response plan on a shared drive. It was dated 2019, written for the way the company operated back then, and had never really been tested. This firm …
Manufacturing Cybersecurity in 2026: Compliance, OT Security, and What Actually Matters You know how to build, ship, and deliver. In 2026, manufacturers are being asked to do something else as well: demonstrate that their operations are secure. Between federal initiatives to bolster domestic manufacturing and DoD efforts to reduce foreign reliance in supply chains, domestic manufacturing has moved back into focus over the past few years. Federal …
Top Cybersecurity Threats Facing Small Businesses in 2026 I was scrolling recently and saw that Grubhub recently confirmed a breach in early 2026, with hackers downloading data from certain systems. Grubhub said customer financial details and order history weren’t affected. Still, it’s hard not to notice how frequently these incidents are showing up. Seeing big companies deal with incidents like this can make a small business owner think, “We’re not famous, so we’re …
Why SMS MFA No Longer Cuts It in 2026If you’re still using text messages for login security, it’s time to reconsider. In late 2024 and into 2025, both the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance urging organizations and users to stop relying on SMS-based MFA because it’s vulnerable to interception and phishing. Security vendors and enterprises also started phasing out SMS in favor of …
Blending Brick and ByteWesley LePatner was a rare figure in private markets—one of the few women to ascend to the top ranks of finance at Blackstone, one of the world’s most prestigious firms.On July 28, she entered 345 Park Avenue, Blackstone’s global headquarters, passing through the building’s standard security protocols: keycard checkpoints, visitor screening, CCTV coverage, and even an off-duty …
Let’s play make-believe for a moment. Suppose your office manager calls and says your systems have been breached—and a ransom is being demanded for your healthcare, financial, or client data. After the “oh crap” moment passes, what do you do? a) Panic because you have no idea what happens next b) Call your IT guy and hope he’s got a …
A Different Kind of Exposure It was the kind of place most people picture when they hear the words “second home.” A low-slung property set just off the shoreline in Mexico, shielded by palms and mangroves, accessible only by boat. The kind of estate that blends into the landscape. Thoughtfully designed, well-staffed, and—on the surface—entirely self-sufficient. But when we conducted a …
Tech-savvy criminals are zeroing in on UHNW families—and many family offices are more exposed than they think. Am I the only one who’s noticed? Every time I turn around, another family office is getting hit. Wire fraud, impersonation, inboxes quietly monitored for weeks. These aren’t giant companies with global footprints. These are discreet, tight-knit teams supporting private families—and they’re becoming …
What to do in the first 10 minutes, 10 hours, and 10 days — without panic What to do if you’ve been hacked: a calm, step-by-step guide for business owners, family offices, and HNWIs to contain, assess, and prevent further damage. It wasn’t dramatic. No black screen. No ransom demand. No “system compromised” alert. Just a bank notification that didn’t …
HIPAA Compliance in 2026: What IT Directors Need to KnowThink HIPAA compliance is just paperwork? In 2026, it’s one of the clearest signals of whether a healthcare organization is prepared for modern cyber risk. Here’s a 5-step plan to stay ahead. We hadn’t had a breach. But the moment the audit request landed in my inbox, I knew we weren’t ready.”That’s how one IT director at a regional healthcare clinic …
Operations leader joins firm’s leadership team, expanding female representation in tech GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO, February 21, 2025 – Decypher Technologies, a leading provider of IT and technology solutions, has announced that Audrey Burgio has been named a partner. The appointment, officially made on February 20 during Decypher’s quarterly Town Hall meeting, reflects the company’s commitment to fostering leadership diversity in …
Your network is the backbone of everything you do. Whether it’s keeping your smart home running seamlessly or making sure your business stays online without a hitch, you rely on a fast, stable connection. But lately, things aren’t running as smoothly as they should. Your security cameras buffer when you check the feed. A video call cuts out just as …
The Hacker Is Already Watching He’s patient. He’s thorough. And most of all, he’s methodical. He already knows your name. That was easy. A quick Google search pulled up interviews you’ve done, news about a recent real estate purchase, and even an old press release with your personal email address. From there, he gets to work. He scours LinkedIn, looking …
Would you ever leave the doors to your office unlocked overnight? Probably not. But every day, businesses leave their digital doors wide open, giving cybercriminals an open invitation. All it takes is one breach to halt operations, expose sensitive data, and put your reputation on the line. Take a small retail store, for example. Their e-commerce platform was thriving, bringing …
September 11, 2001, is a day we’ll never forget. You probably remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when the news broke. It was a day of profound loss, with nearly 3,000 lives taken—including 343 firefighters who ran toward danger to save others. What you might not realize is how much communication failures played a role in …
Picture this: It’s the holiday season, and your business is thriving. Customers are placing orders, your team is busy handling requests, and sales are rolling in. Then, out of nowhere, your systems stop working. You reboot, thinking it’s just a glitch, but nothing changes. As frustration builds and operations grind to a halt, you discover the truth—hackers have locked you …