# Drawbridge – London-based Cybersecurity Specialist

Drawbridge is a pure-play cybersecurity firm serving the alternative investments sector across hedge funds, private equity and portfolio companies. Unlike traditional MSPs that bundle cybersecurity with broader IT services, Drawbridge operates with singular focus: cyber defence without conflicts of interest or upsells.

Based in London and operating since 2018, the firm has built deep expertise within private markets, serving over 1,200 client firms. Their approach combines proprietary technology with expert advisory to address the specific regulatory and operational demands facing capital managers.

The company offers two complementary service lines. Bespoke cybersecurity services—including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, vendor risk assessment and policy development—are tailored to firms at different maturity stages. These function as standalone engagements, bolt-on solutions to existing programmes, or components within a comprehensive framework. Their second offering, the Cyber Risk Intelligence platform, is purpose-built for alternative investment firms. This proprietary SaaS solution provides continuous cyber posture assessment, peer benchmarking against their client base, real-time control monitoring, remediation tracking and board-ready reporting.

What distinguishes Drawbridge is regulatory alignment designed specifically for alternative investments, impartial assessments unclouded by IT services conflicts, and quantifiable improvement metrics—90% of clients improved their cyber score within 12 months. The platform consolidates cyber risk management into a single operational hub, transforming cyber resilience from an annual checkbox exercise into continuous, data-driven improvement.