Cybersecurity ranks as the #2 top area for increased testing, with 55% of CCOs at investment adviser firms reporting heightened focus in this domain.

July 22, 2025

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Cybersecurity ranks as the #2 top area for increased testing, with 55% of CCOs at investment adviser firms reporting heightened focus in this domain. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by ACA Group in July 2025. It covers topics including Investment adviser firms, Compliance, Cybersecurity. The original data appears in IMCT Survey. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 7/22/2025

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Cybersecurity ranks as the #2 top area for increased testing, with 55% of CCOs at investment adviser firms reporting heightened focus in this domain. This data was published by ACA Group and covers Investment adviser firms, Compliance, Cybersecurity.

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This statistic comes from IMCT Survey, published by ACA Group on July 22, 2025. You can view the original report at https://155238.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/155238/2025%20Investment%20Management%20Compliance%20Testing%20Survey%20Report.pdf.

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This statistic relates to Investment adviser firms, Compliance, Cybersecurity. Browse more statistics on Investment adviser firms or from ACA Group.

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Cybersecurity ranks as the #2 top area for increased testing, with 55% of CCOs at investment adviser firms reporting heightened focus in this domain.

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