Private Equity Cybersecurity Penetration And Vulnerability Testing

Key takeaways

• Advanced PE cybersecurity testing is an essential strategy for proactive risk mitigatio
• A robust cybersecurity strategy should include penetration and vulnerability testing.
• Taking more advanced measures can help provide even greater threat mitigation.

When a large Fortune 500 client needed a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment, they engaged RSM US LLP for a clandestine operation. The top secret assignment? To infiltrate the fund's systems and uncover sensitive information within a 12-week window. RSM's cybersecurity advisors exceeded expectations by achieving their objectives in under three weeks. Using sophisticated social engineering tactics, including creating a fake LinkedIn profile and deploying malware-laced USB devices, RSM successfully accessed critical information such as pre-patent data and employee records.