Piedmont Fund Services is pleased to announce a strategic engagement with BluOcean, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm, to further enhance our information security framework and strengthen daily monitoring protocols.
As alternative investment firms face increasing regulatory scrutiny and evolving cyber threats, Piedmont is committed to safeguarding client data and ensuring that our systems remain resilient. Through this collaboration, BluOcean will conduct a comprehensive assessment of Piedmont’s cybersecurity program using their RiskGPS cyber risk management platform, and help design a robust, proactive security program that delivers greater protection across our critical business process workflows and crown jewel assets powering Piedmont global operations and broader Piedmont enterprise. BluOcean will leverage their SNAPP (SaaS Native Application Protection Platform) to establish full visibility and a monitoring framework for both in-house and third party SaaS applications.
A Partnership for Enhanced Protection
The engagement with BluOcean will focus on:
- Business-Centric Cybersecurity Program Assessment – Leverage the BluOcean RiskGPS platform’s benchmarking module to compare Piedmont’s policies, controls and procedures against industry frameworks (NIST, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices) to build resilient critical business processes and reduce maximum business impact from cyber risk.
- Daily Monitoring Protocols – Leverage BluOcean SNAPP (SaaS Native Application Protection Platform) to implement real-time monitoring tools and processes to detect, investigate, and mitigate threats across critical platforms that power business processes, both in-house and third-party SaaS.
- Resilience & Readiness – Leverage BluOcean RiskGPS establishing a resilience foundation to proactively secure and protect critical processes to prevent cyber breaches. Strengthen business continuity measures and incident response planning to ensure operational confidence.
Leadership Perspective
“At Piedmont, the security of our clients’ information is a top priority. By engaging BluOcean, we are taking an important step forward in reinforcing our cybersecurity defenses with expert insight and continuous monitoring. This partnership underscores our commitment to operational excellence and to giving our clients peace of mind in an increasingly complex digital landscape.”
— Ian Asvakovith, President & CEO, Piedmont Fund Services
“BluOcean is proud to partner with Piedmont, a firm that shares our dedication to protecting core business operations. Through our RiskGPS platform and SNAPP, we’re enabling continuous visibility and measurable improvement in cyber resilience — turning insight into action. Together, we are building a proactive security framework that not only strengthens protection through layered defense against today’s threats but also ensures resilience and agility in responding to tomorrow’s challenges.”
— Vishal Chawla, CEO, BluOcean
Our Ongoing Commitment
This partnership represents the next phase in Piedmont’s ongoing investment in technology, security, and operational integrity. By combining Piedmont’s client-first service model with BluOcean’s deep cybersecurity expertise, we are building a stronger, more resilient platform that empowers our clients to focus on what matters most — managing their investments with trust and confidence.