New assessment service reveals vulnerabilities across IT systems, policies, and compliance, with 95% of firms failing initial tests
Alles Technology, a leading boutique IT and cybersecurity managed services provider, announced the launch of Risk Insights Assessment, a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment service purpose-built for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).
Designed to integrate directly with SEC compliance requirements, the service benchmarks firms against industry standards across governance, access controls, incident response, vulnerability management, data protection, training, and vendor oversight. It combines the firm’s Cybersecurity Assessment Checklist with a battery of advanced tests including:
- Detailed Microsoft 365 security posture analysis
- Entra, Intune, Exchange, Azure, Compliance Center, and Defender configuration reviews
- Dark Web scanning and credential exposure checks
- Internal penetration testing, firewall effectiveness, and external port scans
- EDR, password manager, and patch effectiveness reviews
- Cybersecurity policy analysis and SWAT recommendations
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“What we’re finding is alarming,” said Max Alles, CEO of Alles Technology. “95% of firms fail the internal penetration test component of the assessment on the first attempt as many RIAs are relying on outdated safeguards or generic IT providers. Risk Insights Assessment provides firm leaders a clear, data-driven picture of their vulnerabilities and a roadmap to remediate them before regulators, cybercriminals, or clients find the gaps first.”
The service produces an executive-ready report with prioritized remediation steps, helping firms strengthen their defenses, satisfy regulatory scrutiny, and safeguard sensitive client data. Risk Insights Assessment is available immediately, either as a one-time engagement or as part of Alles Technology’s ongoing managed IT and cybersecurity services.
Alles Technology is experiencing strong momentum as more RIA firms recognize that outsourcing IT and cybersecurity is a powerful strategy to scale efficiently while safeguarding their business value. Reflecting this success, CEO Max Alles was recently honored by Cybercrime Magazine as one of the Top 30 Cybersecurity Experts of 2025, a recognition that underscores both his leadership and the firm’s industry impact.
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