VS Trust - (SVIX)
10-K Filing Date: March 28, 2024
The Sponsor recognizes the importance of managing cybersecurity risks to protect its business operations, clients, and stakeholders. The Sponsor has implemented a comprehensive Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures Plan for the Funds, which outlines our approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in alignment with industry standards and best practices.
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Risk Management and Strategy
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Management: The Funds have established a risk-based cybersecurity framework to manage cybersecurity risks effectively. This framework includes regular assessments of its information systems, physical and virtual infrastructure, and the data therein, to identify potential cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. Our cybersecurity strategy is integrated into the Funds’ overall risk management processes, with specific consideration given to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems.
Third-Party Service Providers: The Funds engage with various third-party service providers for critical operations and services. The Sponsor conducts rigorous cybersecurity risk assessments of all vendors and business partners with access to our networks or sensitive information. These assessments ensure that third-party cybersecurity policies are robust and align with our cybersecurity standards.
Material Impact of Cybersecurity Threats: To date, there have been no material cybersecurity incidents that have significantly impacted the Funds’ business strategies, results of operations, or financial condition. The Sponsor continues to monitor our systems and processes to mitigate potential cybersecurity risks actively.
Governance
Sponsor Oversight: The Sponsor of the Fund has a fundamental role in overseeing the Funds’ cybersecurity risk management. The Sponsor receives regular updates on cybersecurity matters from management and third-party service providers, ensuring that cybersecurity risks are managed proactively at the highest level of the organization.
Management’s Role: Our Chief Compliance Officer, Chang Kim, is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Fund’s Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures including the monitoring of our systems for potential cybersecurity events and the implementation of preventive and mitigative measures.