AdvisorVault’s Four Steps to FINRA Level Cybersecurity on Microsoft 365

AdvisorVault’s Four Steps to FINRA Level Cybersecurity on Microsoft 365

By PR Newswire
Publication Date: 2025-11-25 13:39:00

NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2025 /CNW/ – Unfortunately, there’s too much confusion today surrounding cybersecurity on Microsoft 365 which is a huge problem for FINRA firms needing to meet rule 17a-4.

FINRA on the cloud (CNW Group/AdvisorVault)

Especially for small firms without in-house tech support helping them get on point with todays threats. But its critical they get it right or they leave themselves open — often facing the risk of compromising their reputation — or worse, huge fines for negligence.

But since the cloud isn’t 17a-4 compliant out-of- the-box (surely NOT by FINRA standards), AdvisorVault has created a four-step approach designed just for small FINRA firms ensuring FINRA level cybersecurity on Microsoft 365. With this, firms get a clear path to 17a-4 compliance on the Microsoft Cloud ensuring its secured & monitored keeping FINRA happy.

AdvisorVault’s four step approach to FINRA cybersecurity on the Microsoft Cloud:

Step One
Install “In-line” email…