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    AI Records Retention for Private Equity Firms: What the SEC Actually Requires

    I work as a fractional CISO for private equity firms and regulated broker-dealers. One of the first things I do in every engagement is ask how the firm handles AI-generated content from a records...

    Mark Aklian
    Mark Aklian
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    From Cost Center to Strategic Asset: The CFO's Framework for Technology Expense Transformation

    The conversation happens in every boardroom. The CEO asks about technology investments supporting the company's strategic initiatives. The CFO pulls up the monthly technology expenses report showing...

    John Manganiello
    John Manganiello
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    Private Equity Cloud Playbook: Accelerating Portfolio Company Cloud Transformation

    The private equity value creation playbook has fundamentally changed over the past three years. What once centered on financial engineering and operational improvements now increasingly depends on...

    John Manganiello
    John Manganiello
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    AI Records Retention for Private Equity Firms: What the SEC Actually Requires

    From Cost Center to Strategic Asset: The CFO's Framework for Technology Expense Transformation

    Private Equity Cloud Playbook: Accelerating Portfolio Company Cloud Transformation

    Mark Aklian

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    Mark is a seasoned cybersecurity leader and practitioner with over two decades of experience building and leading technology and security programs across the financial services and technology sectors. As the founder of Silver Oak Cyber and Chief Information Security Officer at Chiri, he helps organizations navigate cyber risk, AI security, and governance with a pragmatic, business-driven approach. Previously, Mark served as COO of Global Information Security at Point72 and held senior security leadership roles at Bank of America and other global institutions. Today, Mark focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, guiding companies on managing AI sprawl, securing private LLMs, and aligning innovation with responsible governance. His pragmatic, business-driven approach makes him a trusted advisor to boards, CEOs, and CISOs navigating the next wave of digital risk.