Becker Capital Strengthens Security Posture with AbacusFlex CyberCore
For nearly a decade, Becker Capital, a Portland-based investment management firm, has partnered with Abacus to power its technology. What began with Abacus hosting Becker’s Eze order and portfolio management platform deepened as the firm scaled and moved fully to the cloud, with Abacus becoming a critical extension of its internal IT function, providing managed IT services, hosting, and 24×7 support.
Today, with 42 employees and a single internal IT leader, Becker Capital continues to partner with Abacus to scale securely while meeting the growing demands of cybersecurity risks and regulatory compliance.
At a Glance
Client: Becker Capital
Client Since: 2018
Industry: Financial Services, Investment Management
Technology: Managed Cybersecurity Services
Abacus Service: AbacusFlex CyberCore
Compliance: SEC
The Challenge
Like many financial services firms, Becker Capital faced a cybersecurity and regulatory landscape that only grew more complex as the firm expanded. For CTO John Becker, Becker Capital’s sole IT professional, the goal was to strengthen the firm’s security posture without adding internal headcount. He needed greater oversight and visibility in addition to a full-service managed provider that could deliver layered protection to mitigate risk, safeguard sensitive client data, and comply with SEC regulatory standardsall without disrupting how the firm works.
“The sophistication of the schemes designed to trick us is unfortunately becoming more advanced every day,” said Becker. “If there’s one thing that keeps me up at night, it’s the risk of a cyberattack and the consequences of being hacked.”
Becker had explored standalone cybersecurity vendors, but hit a structural problem: effective coverage requires deep access to the IT environment, and layering an outside provider on top of Abacus would only create friction. What the firm needed was a single, trusted partner delivering one unified service.
The Solution
To address these challenges, Becker Capital expanded its Abacus relationship with AbacusFlex CyberCore, adding managed cybersecurity to its existing managed IT and cloud environment, with no new internal hires.CyberCore layered in enterprise-grade defense: managed detection and response, advanced email security, and continuous network and endpoint monitoring, plus reporting and on-demand access to cybersecurity expertise. Consolidating IT and security under one provider gave Becker Capital broader visibility across its environment and simplified vendor management.Becker shared on CyberCore: “The additional layers of security were exactly what we needed.”
For a registered investment manager, cybersecurity isn’t only a technical concern, it’s a regulatory and fiduciary one. SEC examinations increasingly test whether firms have the right policies in place and whether they actually follow them. CyberCore puts the necessary controls in place to meet that bar, while allowing client teams to work with minimal disruption.
“At the end of the day, work needs to get done, and it is important to us to have protections in place that are actively monitored and continuously adjusted.”
Built on the AbacusFlex platform a unified IT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance single tiered offering backed by Abacus’ premium service model the integrated approach gave Becker Capital the true cybersecurity partner it needed. With that oversight in place, the firm can strengthen its cyber resilience while staying focused on its clients.
Why Abacus
Becker Capital’s decision to expand with Abacus was rooted in trust and a proven track record in financial services. Years of partnership, with Abacus supporting the firm’s growth and staying available as its needs evolved, left Abacus uniquely positioned to deliver an integrated cybersecurity solution when the firm was ready. Its breadth, from managed cyber services to advisory and emergency incident response, meant it could meet Becker Capital’s needs today and as they change.
Just as valuable is Abacus’ industry expertise. Through regular business reviews with a dedicated client experience manager, Becker Capital gains insight into the trends, regulatory pressures, and best practices that shape its own IT and cybersecurity strategy.
“Having a firm and a dedicated person who works directly with a wide range of financial firms is a true value-add.”
As threats shift, regulations evolve, and AI reshapes the landscape, Becker Capital sees Abacus as a strategic partner for protecting client trust and navigating the future with confidence.
Learn more about Abacus’ managed cybersecurity offerings.