The cybersecurity war is one that wealth managers can't possibly win. But that's OK, because experts say winning isn't really an option regardless of the industry you're in.

Well, at least not winning in the traditional sense. That's because attackers spend most of their time in the shadows. So it's often difficult to know when your efforts are keeping them at bay.

Instead, insiders like John Cataldo of Integrated Partners and Brian Edelman of FCI say there is a lot of value in celebrating stalemates. It's all about balancing our growing reliance on technology to get things done and pursuing the latest innovations with a safety-first mindset.

And as the ongoing MOVEit cybersecurity breach that has impacted more than 160 entities including the U.S. government has shown us, vendor management is a major component of a solid plan.

Pros like Vikram Chugh of Robertson Stephens and Tiffany Magri of Smarsh say tackling that starts with asking the right questions as you welcome new partners into your extended firm family. And then asking them again.

There is a lot to keep in mind. But as you fight the good fight, remember, not winning isn't the same as losing.

To learn more about how wealth managers should approach cybersecurity in the current environment, check out the full story at Financial Planning. 

Anything else on your mind? Drop me a line at justin.mack@arizent.com. Have a great weekend!

Regards,
Justin

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