Cybersecurity breaches and threats are pervasive concerns for any entity storing valuable data or managing large sums of money: private investment funds are no exception.  Recently three private equity firms suffered breaches that compromised their email accounts and wire transfers, resulting in $1.3 million in losses.  We have seen the SEC follow through on its 2019 priority of examining investment advisers about their cyber-security measures, as well as inquiring if they have suffered from a cyber-security breachWe expect that trend to continueFund sponsors should be aware of (1) the key cyber threats they face, (2) the consequences of a breach, and (3) the statutory and regulatory framework governing cybersecurity.  Fortunately, there are precautionary measures that fund sponsors can implement to help prevent a breach and to mitigate the scope and damage from a breach if one were to occur. We will elaborate on both the steps to take to guard against a breach and how to effectively respond to a breach in a forthcoming post.