IT Built for the Standards Financial Firms Are Held To

Hedge funds, private equity firms, family offices, and financial advisory businesses in the Tri-State area operate under strict regulatory requirements — and face sophisticated, targeted cyber threats. INSC provides the managed IT, cybersecurity, and compliance services your firm needs to operate securely and stay ahead of regulators.

The Challenge

Financial Firms Face the Most Demanding IT Environment in Business

Financial services businesses manage highly sensitive client information — investment positions, personal data, transaction records — making them one of the most targeted sectors for cyber attacks. At the same time, regulators expect demonstrable, documented security controls. The IT environment has to be both impenetrable and provably compliant.

Regulatory compliance burden

New York State DFS 23 NYCRR 500, SEC cybersecurity rules, and state-level data protection requirements demand documented, ongoing compliance programmes.

Targeted cyber threats

Financial firms are among the highest-value targets for phishing, BEC attacks, and ransomware — attackers know the stakes are high and invest accordingly.

Client data obligations

Institutional and high-net-worth clients expect their financial data protected to the highest standard — and will move to a competitor if trust is broken.

Cyber insurance requirements

Insurers are tightening underwriting requirements — EDR, MFA, monitoring, and documented controls now required for coverage at reasonable premiums.

Security & Regulatory Compliance

New York DFS Cybersecurity Requirements and All Regulatory Compliance Issues — Managed for You

INSC provides hedge funds and financial firms with the best security solutions in the industry, catered to your needs and optimised for efficiency. We help financial institutions achieve their compliance goals — managing the nine areas of NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500 compliance, including cybersecurity policies, access controls, incident response planning, and third-party service provider oversight — so your firm meets regulatory requirements without diverting your team from what they do best.

  • NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500 compliance programme — policies, controls, and annual reporting managed by INSC.
  • SEC cybersecurity rule compliance — incident reporting, risk assessments, and board disclosure support.
  • Cyber insurance documentation — demonstrable controls packaged for underwriter review and policy renewal.
  • Third-party service provider oversight — vendor security assessments and contractual compliance managed
Services for Financial Services Firms

Everything Your Firm Needs — One Accountable Provider

INSC delivers the full spectrum of IT and security services that financial services firms depend on — all managed under a single agreement, with a single point of accountability.

Managed IT Services

Complete IT management at a fixed monthly fee — 24/7 monitoring, help desk, and proactive maintenance

Email Security

Advanced phishing protection, BEC prevention, and email encryption for your entire firm

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Encrypted off-site backup and tested recovery plans — protecting your firm's data and operational continuity

Security Monitoring

24/7 continuous monitoring of your environment — threats detected and responded to before they escalate

Cybersecurity

Advanced threat protection, dark web monitoring, forensic investigation, and incident response

Compliance & Risk

NYDFS, SEC, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS compliance managed — evidence collected, gaps closed, audits supported

Compliance Tool

Real-time compliance posture tracking — controls mapped, evidence collected automatically

IT Strategy & vCIO

Strategic technology guidance aligned to your firm's growth objectives, regulatory environment, and risk tolerance

Increased Growth and Lower Costs as We Work to Fulfil Your Need for Secure, Efficient Systems

INSC provides complete IT services for the financial sector — managed IT, proactive monitoring, help desk support, and infrastructure management — giving your firm the operational reliability that financial services businesses require. Our systems and services are guaranteed to keep your clients’ information safe while bringing your networks up to modern standards, so your team can focus on generating returns rather than managing technology.

  • 24/7 proactive monitoring — issues detected and resolved before they impact trading, operations, or client service.
  • Secure remote access — encrypted, audited access for fund managers and analysts working from home or travel.
  • Microsoft 365 and cloud management — collaboration, email security, and identity protection for your team.
  • Vendor and technology procurement — hardware, software, and connectivity sourced and managed on your behalf

Your Clients Deserve Technology They Can Trust. So Do You.

INSC serves hedge funds, private equity firms, family offices, and financial advisory businesses across the Tri-State area. Secure, compliant, and proactively managed. Start with a free consultation.