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The Reality of the DOL Cybersecurity Best Practice Guidance

Join us for a discussion on the Department of Labor's cybersecurity guidance, what it means for ERISA plan fiduciaries and the steps organizations can take to protect plan and participant data.

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The Department of Labor issued guidance on cybersecurity for all ERISA plans in 2021 and updated this in September 2025. Many plans have not taken the appropriate steps to implement this guidance.

The reality is that cybersecurity is now a fiduciary responsibility for trustees and plan sponsors. This webinar is designed not only for those who have yet to begin their cybersecurity journey, but also for those who are well on their way in implementing the Cybersecurity Best Practices. Attendees will understand what steps they can take to protect participant data and where they are required to seek external assistance.

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By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

Describe key considerations for effectively drafting cybersecurity policies and the risks that paper compliance can pose to plans and participant data.

Identify approaches for overseeing IT service providers’ implementation of policy-based technical controls, establishing reporting for oversight and gaining employee buy-in on increased security measures.

Explain assessing your third-party vendors, which vendors to assess and how often should you do this.

Interpret penetration testing – making sure penetration testing is scoped and performed properly to most closely simulate current threat actor techniques and tactics.

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Julie Tracy
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Edward Keck, Jr.
Partner, Lead, Cybersecurity Consulting Services
Partner and Vice Chair, ERISA Advisory Council
Anusha Rasalingam
Partner, Friedman & Anspach and Vice Chair, ERISA Advisory Council

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