Alles Technology, a cybersecurity and technology services provider built specifically for the wealth management sector, has introduced a new Tabletop Exercise service designed to help firms actively test their incident response strategies and prepare for real-world cyber threats. With cyberattacks growing more targeted and disruptive, this new offering gives leadership teams a structured way to evaluate their readiness without interrupting everyday business operations.
Rather than relying solely on written response plans, Alles Technology’s Tabletop Exercise places executives and key stakeholders into a guided, discussion-based simulation of a realistic cyber incident, such as a ransomware attack or major data breach. In this environment, firms can walk through how they would handle the situation step by step—clarifying roles, validating escalation paths, examining communication strategies, and uncovering weaknesses that may not surface during routine reviews.
“Most firms may have an incident response plan on paper, but they’ve never actually pressure-tested it,” said Max Alles, CEO of Alles Technology. “A tabletop exercise reveals very quickly whether a plan is actionable or theoretical. Our goal is to help firms discover weaknesses before they’re forced to find them in the middle of a real crisis.”
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Through this collaborative process, leadership, compliance, operations, and technology teams come together to evaluate the decisions they would need to make under real pressure. As the scenario unfolds, participants assess how they would coordinate internally, engage third-party vendors, notify cyber insurance carriers, communicate with clients, and respond to regulators or law enforcement. Because the exercise introduces time-sensitive developments and incomplete information, it mirrors the uncertainty that organizations typically face during an actual cyber incident.
“Cyber events aren’t just IT problems, they’re business events,” Alles added. “How you communicate, who is empowered to make decisions, and how quickly you escalate issues can have as much impact as the technical response itself. Tabletop exercises help firms build that muscle memory.”
Importantly, the service addresses the unique risk profile of registered investment advisory (RIA) firms and wealth managers, which handle large volumes of highly sensitive financial and personal data. As regulatory expectations continue to tighten, especially around cybersecurity preparedness and governance, firms must demonstrate not only that they have response plans, but also that they actively test and refine them. Regular tabletop exercises allow organizations to document readiness, reinforce accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in cyber risk management.
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In addition, the exercises help firms move from reactive thinking to proactive resilience. Instead of waiting for an incident, audit, or regulatory inquiry to reveal vulnerabilities, organizations can identify and address gaps early—reducing potential disruption, limiting financial and reputational damage, and strengthening client trust.
“Firms don’t need to wait for an incident or an SEC exam to find out where they’re exposed,” said Alles. “Running tabletop exercises proactively is one of the most effective ways to protect client trust, reduce disruption, and ensure leadership knows exactly what to do when it matters most.”
With the launch of this Tabletop Exercise service, Alles Technology continues to expand its purpose-built cybersecurity offerings for the wealth management industry, equipping firms with practical tools to prepare for today’s evolving cyber threat landscape and respond with confidence when incidents occur.
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