A Singapore-based venture capital firm managing early-stage tech investments was growing fast — adding new funds, LPs, and portfolio companies. But with every new deal came an increasing number of sensitive documents flying across email inboxes daily.
For the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, protecting investor data wasn’t optional — it was foundational. One wrong click on a phishing email could expose confidential deal terms and damage hard-earned trust with investors.
Like many lean investment teams, the firm had no dedicated IT staff and couldn’t justify the hefty annual fees quoted by cybersecurity consultants. She needed a solution that was smart, effective, and simple enough to manage on their own.
For the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, protecting investor data wasn’t optional — it was foundational. One wrong click on a phishing email could expose confidential deal terms and damage hard-earned trust with investors.
Like many lean investment teams, the firm had no dedicated IT staff and couldn’t justify the hefty annual fees quoted by cybersecurity consultants. She needed a solution that was smart, effective, and simple enough to manage on their own.
The Challenge
The managing partner knew that they needed to move on from their previous solution, but they wanted to keep costs low in a difficult market. They also didn't have any IT staff, so they needed a simple solution that gave their roaming global team protection, wherever they went.
The COO knew the stakes were high. But cybersecurity products often felt designed for enterprises — expensive, complex, and intrusive. The last thing she wanted was a system that slowed laptops (that was the complaint from their staff previously), blocked work tools, or frustrated partners mid-deal.
The firm needed something quiet but strong — a cyber layer of trust that worked invisibly in the background.
The COO knew the stakes were high. But cybersecurity products often felt designed for enterprises — expensive, complex, and intrusive. The last thing she wanted was a system that slowed laptops (that was the complaint from their staff previously), blocked work tools, or frustrated partners mid-deal.
The firm needed something quiet but strong — a cyber layer of trust that worked invisibly in the background.
The Turning Point
That’s when the partner discovered StrongKeep — a cybersecurity platform built for smaller investment firms, family offices, and professional services without full IT teams.
StrongKeep bundled the essentials: endpoint protection, phishing defense, and compliance readiness — all at a fraction of the cost of a consultant.
Even better, onboarding took hours, not weeks. Each team member simply installed the lightweight agent, and protection kicked in immediately.
No complex configurations. Just cybersecurity that worked quietly, not loudly.
StrongKeep bundled the essentials: endpoint protection, phishing defense, and compliance readiness — all at a fraction of the cost of a consultant.
Even better, onboarding took hours, not weeks. Each team member simply installed the lightweight agent, and protection kicked in immediately.
No complex configurations. Just cybersecurity that worked quietly, not loudly.
The Solution in Action
Within four hours, the firm’s entire 12-person team was onboarded and protected. StrongKeep ran invisibly in the background, ensuring laptops stayed fast and networks clean.
A few weeks later, one of the firm’s partners connected to an insecure internet portal at a co-working space in Jakarta. StrongKeep detected and blocked a malicious app trying to install on her laptop — silently preventing what could have been a serious breach. When the team informed the COO, she was surprised that this had almost happened - but relieved that StrongKeep was there to prevent it.
That single incident turned cybersecurity from a “to-do” into a trusted silent guardian for the firm.
A few weeks later, one of the firm’s partners connected to an insecure internet portal at a co-working space in Jakarta. StrongKeep detected and blocked a malicious app trying to install on her laptop — silently preventing what could have been a serious breach. When the team informed the COO, she was surprised that this had almost happened - but relieved that StrongKeep was there to prevent it.
That single incident turned cybersecurity from a “to-do” into a trusted silent guardian for the firm.
The Outcome
Today, the firm confidently assures investors, LPs, and portfolio companies that their data is protected and their operations are secure.
There’s no need for expensive consultants or complex dashboards — just a platform that works reliably in the background.
The COO no longer worries about “the weak link” or being the reason for a breach. With StrongKeep, security just works — quietly, effectively, and affordably.
And now, when they talk to their portfolio companies, they can tell them how important it is to secure their company because they are leading by example.
There’s no need for expensive consultants or complex dashboards — just a platform that works reliably in the background.
The COO no longer worries about “the weak link” or being the reason for a breach. With StrongKeep, security just works — quietly, effectively, and affordably.
And now, when they talk to their portfolio companies, they can tell them how important it is to secure their company because they are leading by example.
“StrongKeep gave us protection and reassurance without slowing us down.”
- Staff Size: 10 (no IT team)
- Protection Plan (discounted)
- First attack blocked: within 30 days
