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Cybersecurity for Family Offices: Protecting Wealth in the Digital Age

Written by The WealthTech Podcast | Mar 11, 2025 1:12:01 PM

 

 

In this episode of The WealthTech Podcast, host Mark Wickersham sits down with Tony Gebely, founder of Annapurna Cybersecurity Advisors, and Carl Knecht, CTO & President of Risclarity, to discuss the critical cybersecurity challenges facing family offices and ultra-high-net-worth families.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why family offices are prime targets for cyber threats
  • The biggest cybersecurity mistakes that families make
  • How to build a comprehensive cybersecurity program
  • The importance of vendor risk management and third-party oversight
  • AI-driven cyber threats – deepfakes, phishing scams, and more
  • How families can stay proactive and adopt best security practices

Tony and Carl provide some great information to help family office executives have greater peace of mind when it comes to protecting the office and the families they serve.

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Podcast Transcript

About Tony Gebely & Annapurna Cybersecurity

Tony Gebely is the founder and CEO of Annapurna Cybersecurity, a firm specializing in safeguarding the digital assets of successful families and their enterprises. At Annapurna Cybersecurity, Tony leads a team dedicated to delivering comprehensive threat assessments and tailored cybersecurity programs designed to address vulnerabilities across personal, residential, and business environments. His real-world experience working directly with affluent families, combined with strategic partnerships and top-tier expertise across all areas of cybersecurity, positions Annapurna as a trusted advisor in navigating today’s complex digital landscape.

About Risclarity

This episode of The WealthTech Podcast is made possible with the generous support of Risclarity. Risclarity brings out the best in best-in-breed technology for complex family offices and advisors.

The WealthTech Podcast

The WealthTech Podcast is a monthly interview series hosted by Mark Wickersham.
Each month, we present a conversation with various industry leaders that focuses on the challenges family wealth firms face with technology, people, and processes.

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Disclaimer

Information provided is for educational purposes only. Opinions expressed and estimates or projections given are as of the date of the presentation and Risclarity has no obligation to update or provide notice of inaccuracy or change.