You're the #1 Target. ACT Like It.

Family offices are the perfect cyber target: high-value assets, sophisticated financial access, minimal security infrastructure, and a culture that prioritizes privacy over protection. Cyber criminals know this. According to Campden Wealth's Global Family Office Report, 26% of family offices have experienced a cyber attack, and the actual number is likely higher since many attacks go undetected for months. The average cost of a successful cyber attack on a family office is $10M+—and that's just the direct financial cost. The reputational, legal, and family relationship costs can be far greater.

Cybersecurity for family offices isn't about buying antivirus software. It's about building a comprehensive defense that covers technical vulnerabilities, human vulnerabilities, and process vulnerabilities. Jeff Cline's PROFIT AT SCALE methodology includes a Family Office Cybersecurity Framework specifically designed for the unique threat profile of high-net-worth families—where the attack surface extends beyond the office to personal devices, family members, household staff, and professional advisors.

The threat landscape for family offices is distinctly different from corporate cybersecurity. Corporate attacks are typically opportunistic—criminals cast wide nets. Family office attacks are targeted—criminals research the family, identify vulnerabilities, and craft sophisticated attacks. Spear phishing emails that reference real family events, phone calls impersonating trusted advisors, social engineering of household staff—these are the weapons used against wealthy families, and generic corporate security doesn't defend against them.

Jeff Cline's cybersecurity approach addresses three layers of defense. Layer one is Technical Security—securing networks, devices, email, cloud systems, and data with enterprise-grade tools configured for family office environments. This includes next-generation firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, encrypted communications, and secure backup systems. Layer two is Human Security—training family members, staff, and advisors to recognize and resist social engineering, phishing, and impersonation attacks. This is often the most important layer because the most sophisticated technical defenses can be bypassed by one person clicking the wrong link. Layer three is Process Security—implementing policies and procedures that prevent unauthorized access, require verification for financial transactions, and create audit trails for sensitive activities.

The cybersecurity statistics for family offices are sobering. Ponemon Institute research shows that 60% of small organizations (which includes most family offices) go out of business within 6 months of a major cyber attack. While family offices won't 'go out of business,' the financial and personal devastation of a major breach can be equally catastrophic—stolen funds, exposed personal information, compromised estate plans, and destroyed trust within the family.

The Increase/Decrease framework applies to cybersecurity as protection of everything else we build. Cybersecurity INCREASES the value of your Scalable Demand Engine by protecting your investment operations and deal flow from compromise. It ensures Efficient Teams by preventing the disruption and distraction of security incidents. And it protects IP Value by safeguarding the proprietary data and systems that give your family office its competitive edge.

On the DECREASE side, cybersecurity reduces Cost by preventing the catastrophic financial losses of a successful attack. It reduces Risk across every dimension—financial, legal, reputational, and personal. And it reduces Operational Strain by replacing the anxiety of 'are we protected?' with the confidence of knowing you have a comprehensive defense.

How It Works: The engagement begins with a Cybersecurity Assessment—a comprehensive evaluation of your current security posture across all three layers. This includes technical vulnerability scanning, social engineering testing (with family consent), and policy review. The assessment produces a Risk Report with specific findings and a prioritized remediation plan. Implementation follows in phases, starting with the highest-risk vulnerabilities. Ongoing monitoring and periodic reassessment ensure your defenses evolve as threats do. If you're also building digital infrastructure or exploring AI strategy, cybersecurity is the foundational layer that protects all other technology investments.