Information security in hedge funds is new and many hedge funds don't know what cybersecurity is or what is at risk. And there are unique security issues specifically related to hedge funds. 

With a high risk/reward mentality, and with high-worth individuals involved, regardless of the technologies implemented, the potential security problems may best addressed presently through ongoing security awareness and education, according to an expert in the space. 

Brian Lozada, Director and CISO of Abacus Group, LLC, a solutions provider servicing the segment, speaks with Security Vic Wheatman about the state of hedge funds and how they are a 'rich' target for cyber attackers.