Investment Strategy DNA

Does the DNA of your Investment Strategy include Cyber Security Resilience?

In today’s hyper-connected economy, the value of a company is no longer defined solely by its financial statements or market share. Increasingly, cyber security resilience is emerging as a critical determinant of long-term viability and asset valuation—and yet, many investment strategies still fail to measure it before committing capital. This lapse raises a fundamental issue: In 2026 investors are still deploying vast amounts of capital into companies that are highly susceptible to cyber attack!

The Hidden Cost of Missing Cyber Resilience

Cyber-attacks are not hypothetical—they are systemic, frequent, and devastating. A single breach can wipe out millions in market value, erode customer trust, and trigger regulatory penalties. In fact, recent evidence shows that companies with weak cyber security controls experience significantly more costly and slower recovery from cyber incidents. For investors, this translates into unpredictable returns and heightened exposure to financial risk.

Why Cyber Resilience is the very DNA of a Company

  • Operational Continuity: A resilient cyber security posture ensures business continuity during crisis management, safeguarding revenue streams.

  • Regulatory Compliance: With global data protection laws tightening, non-compliance can lead to fines that dwarf initial investment gains.

  • Competitive Advantage: Companies that prioritise cyber security often outperform peers in digital transformation and customer trust.

The Investor’s Blind Spot

Traditional due diligence focuses on financial health, leadership quality, and market positioning. But in an era where digital infrastructure underpins every business process, ignoring cyber security resilience is akin to ignoring structural integrity before buying a house. Would you invest in a home without checking its foundation? Then why invest in a company without assessing its cyber foundation?

Basic Cyber Security Resilience Checklist for Investors

Before committing capital, these are some of the most basic questions you should be asking your investment targets and ensuring you see evidence of.

  1. Governance & Leadership

    • Does the board actively oversee cyber security strategy?

    • Is there a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?

  2. Risk Assessment & Compliance

    • Has the company conducted recent third-party security audits?

    • Is it compliant with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001)?

  3. Incident Response & Recovery

    • Does the company have a documented incident response plan?

    • How quickly can operations recover after a cyber event?

  4. Technology & Infrastructure

    • Are systems protected by multi-layered defences (firewalls, encryption, MFA)?

    • Is there a zero-trust architecture in place?

  5. Supply Chain & Vendor Risk

    • How does the company manage cyber security risks in its supply chain?

    • Are vendors required to meet minimum security standards?

  6. Employee Awareness & Training

    • Are employees regularly trained on phishing and social engineering risks?

    • Is there a culture of security embedded in daily operations?

  7. Metrics & Reporting

    • Does the company track and report key cyber security KPIs (e.g., mean time to detect/respond)?

    • Are these metrics shared transparently with stakeholders?

The TPCS Takeaway In 2026 and beyond, cyber security is not an IT issue—it’s an investment issue. The question is, why would you knowingly investment millions of pounds/dollars into a company that is highly susceptible cyber-attack.

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