Training & Policy Development Services
Empowering Financial Services Firms with Cybersecurity and Compliance Expertise
Our Training & Policy Development Service
WesTech’s Training & Policy Development Service equips Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), accounting firms, and other financial services providers with the tools and knowledge to protect nonpublic personal information (NPI), ensure regulatory compliance, and align technical controls with business risks. Our service addresses key challenges through targeted training and policy support, tailored for employees, contractors, and third-party providers.
Service Components
Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Educates employees and contractors on protecting NPI, recognizing phishing and social engineering attacks, and implementing secure practices like strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA). This component enhances visibility into cybersecurity controls and ownership, reducing exposure to threats.
Regulatory Compliance Education
Covers federal and state regulations, including SEC Regulation S-P, GLBA, and state laws (e.g., CCPA, SHIELD Act). Training includes privacy notice requirements, client opt-out rights, and compliance processes to minimize regulatory risk and ensure audit readiness.
Incident Response Preparedness
→ Sample Incident Response PolicyTrains staff to detect, report, and respond to data breaches, including tabletop exercises simulating real-world scenarios. Emphasizes 30-day client notification requirements and documentation per Regulation S-P and state laws, ensuring effective incident management.
Vendor Management Guidance
→ Sample Vendor Management PolicyProvides strategies for vetting third-party providers (e.g., cloud services, custodians) and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. Includes contract requirements for breach notifications and annual vendor reviews to align with GLBA and Regulation S-P.
Policy Development Support
→ Sample WispsAssists firms in creating or updating Information Security Policies tailored to their risks and regulatory requirements. Covers access controls, encryption, and annual reviews, ensuring alignment of technical controls with business risks and compliance with federal and state laws.
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