Cyber Security & IT Solutions for Private Equity Firms
Your investors trust you. Don’t give them a reason not to.
Virtual CIO strategy and support.
IT scalability as your portfolio grows.
Key challenges private equity companies face and how to solve them:
Challenge:
Variety of IT Ecosystems
- Monitoring and tracking multiple software solutions, cloud providers, and hardware.
- Leads to inconsistent security practices and potential vulnerabilities.
Moonshot’s Solution:
Oversight Management with vCIO
Our vCIO security solution allows you to eliminate recurring IT issues and implement a smarter strategy to managing disparate systems at multiple companies.
Challenge:
Compliance Variations
- Different regulatory requirements for different portfolio companies add complexity to maintaining uniform security measures.
Moonshot’s Solution:
Compliance Management
Customized compliance solutions for each portfolio company’s regulatory landscape while maintaining industry best practices for security standards.
Challenge:
Scalability
- Operations scale faster than your IT infrastructure can support.
- Leads to operational bottlenecks and security gaps.
Moonshot’s Solution:
Standardized Practices
Moonshot can provide the best practices and necessary skilled bandwidth across all portfolio companies and ensure efficient scaling during acquisitions and exits.
Challenge:
Fragmented Procurement Costs:
- Individual entities purchase licenses, hardware, and software independently.
- Leads to higher costs and inefficiencies, no economies of scale.
Moonshot’s Solution:
Group Purchasing Power
By consolidating licensing, hardware procurement, and cloud services across all portfolio companies, we maximize cost efficiency through economies of scale.
Challenge:
Overutilization of Resources
- Poor management of resources leads to over-licensing and overspending.
- Using services and licenses that aren’t optimized for your specific business needs.
- Traditional licensing models lack the flexibility to accommodate short-term users.
Moonshot’s Solution:
Robust Licensing Management
Our team will eliminate overused software licenses to avoid paying for excess seats; adjust software tiers based on actual usage and business needs; and leverage volume discounts through our wholesale provider relationships. Additionally, we’ll ensure IT budgets align with business priorities and cost-saving initiatives and eliminate hidden fees and unexpected IT expenses through forecasting.
Challenge:
Loss of Investor Trust & Negative Publicity
- Data breaches expose sensitive investor information.
- Loss of trust and potential investor attrition.
- Damage your brand image and industry reputation.
Moonshot’s Solution:
Proactive Threat Detection, Response & Protection
Our 24/7 monitoring and incident response minimize the risk of breaches and reduce the impact of cyber incidents. End-to-end data encryption, dark web monitoring and multi-factor authentication safeguard sensitive investor and financial data.
Challenge:
Legal and Regulatory Repercussions
- Fines and legal actions resulting from non-compliance with data protection regulations further harm the firm’s reputation.
Moonshot’s Solution:
Compliance and Risk Management
Comprehensive compliance assessments and reporting to maintain investor trust and regulatory adherence.
Here are the cyber risks private equity firms are facing
Ransomware & Malware Attacks
Disrupts deal flow, financial transactions, and investor communication.
Confidential Data Breaches
Compromises client trust and exposes your firm to legal liabilities.
Insider Threats & Social Engineering
Risk of unauthorized access to sensitive financial information.
Third-Party Vendor Vulnerabilities
Insecure third-party platforms (CRM systems, financial data processors) expose your firm to breaches.
Regulatory Compliance Challenges
Navigating complex regulatory standards like SEC cybersecurity rules, GDPR, and CCPA.
Cyber attacks are increasing.
40%
year-over-year increase
in cyberattacks targeting financial institutions and private equity firms.*
Data breaches can
lead to a
25% drop
in investor trust and client retention.*
Over 60%
of cybersecurity incidents in private equity are
linked to
third-party vendors.*
*Financial Cybersecurity Report 2024
Protect your investments and sleep better at night with a trusted security partner.
Moonshot Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity services tailored for private equity firms that guarantee operational continuity and investor trust.
Incident Response & Rapid Recovery
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Assessments
Reduces legal risks and safeguards investor trust
Hardened Security Across All Companies and Platforms
End-to-End Data Encryption
Executive & Employee Security Awareness Training
Additional IT Operations to Help Your Business Thrive
Managed IT Services
Streamline your operations and boost your productivity. Let us manage your IT.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Cloud migration and modernization increases flexibility, reduces operating costs, and drives data-based decision-making.
Microsoft 365
Integrate easy-to-use security technology available in your Microsoft stack with a free license review.
Why Private Equity Firms Choose Moonshot Solutions
Tailored for Tailored for Private Equity
We understand the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by investment firms, including regulatory compliance and protecting high-value financial data.
Scalable, Cost-Effective Solutions
Our solutions are designed to grow with your firm, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising security.
Seamless Integration
Moonshot’s customizable solutions offer a combination of services—cybersecurity, compliance, managed IT, or co-managed services—that can be tailored to your needs.
