Chadsel LLCSEC-Ready Security Architecture.
Our team has built FCA/SEC NIST-compliant frameworks — no material audit findings on infrastructure controls in the final 5+ years of tenure. We know what examiners look for — because we've been through it.
Track Record
Results From the Field.
5+
Clean Audit Years
No material findings on infrastructure controls in the final 5+ years of hedge fund tenure
$2M+
Fines Mitigated
Potential compliance fines mitigated through proactive security architecture
0
Reportable Incidents
No reportable security incidents during our 13-year hedge fund IT tenure
Dual
Jurisdiction
Simultaneous FCA (UK) and SEC (US) compliance frameworks
What We Deliver
Comprehensive Cybersecurity
for Investment Firms.
From penetration testing to SEC examination prep — every capability built from 13 years of live hedge fund operations.
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment
- External/internal network penetration testing
- Vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking
- Kali Linux toolset, industry-standard methodology
Cybersecurity Program Management
- Policy and procedure development
- Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- Security awareness training (KnowBe4 platform)
SEC Examination Readiness
- Pre-examination mock assessments
- DDQ response support
- SEC Regulation S-P, S-ID, cybersecurity rule compliance
Endpoint & Email Security
- MDM (Mobile Device Management) deployment
- Email security gateway (MimeCast, similar platforms)
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR)
Data & Records Management
- Data retention policy implementation
- Electronic communications archiving
- FINRA and SEC books-and-records compliance
Monitoring & SIEM
- SolarWinds, Splunk deployment and tuning
- 24/7 alerting and log management
- Threat intelligence integration
Platforms & Tools
Hands-On Tool Expertise.
New to Chadsel LLC?
Start with a $500 Credit.
New clients receive $500 toward any service. No obligation — just a straightforward way to start working together.
(212) 749-9408Common Questions
What regulated firms ask about cybersecurity.
What SEC cybersecurity requirements apply to hedge funds and RIAs?
Advisers are expected to maintain written security policies, access controls, vendor due diligence, incident response plans, and books-and-records safeguards — and to produce evidence on request during examinations. We build programs mapped to NIST CSF that have passed both SEC and FCA reviews.
Do you replace our existing IT provider or work alongside them?
Either. Many clients keep their day-to-day MSP and bring us in for security governance and examiner-ready documentation. Others consolidate both under Chadsel.
How long does a security gap assessment take?
Typically two to three weeks for a fund or RIA: control review, technical scan, vendor inventory, and a prioritized remediation roadmap with cost estimates.
What does the $500 new-client credit apply to?
Any first engagement, including a cybersecurity gap assessment. It comes off your first invoice — no strings.