Dechert Cyber Bits – Issue 106 - November 5, 2026

SEC Highlights Cyber and Emerging Technologies as 2027 Exam Priorities

On October 23, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) announced its annual Examination Priorities for 2027. The priorities identify areas EXAMS believes present risks to investors or the broader market, and were created based on developments in the market, concerns among investors, and emerging trends, among other considerations.

Notably, among others, EXAMS identified the following areas of focus:

• Cybersecurity, information security, and operational resiliency, with a focus on safeguarding customer information. EXAMS noted that it will “review firms’ policies and procedures regarding governance practices, data loss prevention, access controls, account management” and incident response, with a particular emphasis on “risks associated with registrants’ [] use of third-party service providers.”