Financial Services & Banking Security Assessment

Regulators Don't Wait.
Is Your Institution Ready?

Financial services is the second most targeted industry worldwide. A single compromised credential, unvetted vendor, or unchecked system can lead to a breach. And in financial services, a breach doesn't just stop at the incident; it prompts a thorough examination. We ensure you're prepared for both.

$5.56MAverage financial services breach cost in 2025. Second costliest industry globally. (IBM Cost of Data Breach Report 2025)
$30M+Largest NYDFS fine levied for cybersecurity failures. Ongoing non-compliance runs $250,000 per day. (NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500)
Financial services cyber incidents more than doubled in 2025 from 864 to 1,858 representing 18% of all attacks globally.
What Keeps Financial Leaders Up at Night

A Breach Doesn't Just Cost Money. It Triggers Examinations, Fines, and Consent Orders.

Your core banking vendor is not your compliance team. A third-party contract transfers liability on paper, not in practice. Regulators expect documented evidence of a real risk assessment and functioning controls. Assumptions do not hold up in an examination.

$40MBlock, Inc. penalized by NYDFS in 2025 for third-party cybersecurity failures. Non-compliance can run $250,000 per day until remediated.NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500 2025 Enforcement
The Gaps That Lead to Breaches
  • 01

    Credential Theft Targeting Online Banking Platforms

    Financial services account for 27.7% of all phishing attempts globally. Stolen credentials are weaponized against customer portals, wire transfer systems, and internal banking platforms.

  • 02

    Ransomware Locking Core Banking Operations

    Financial services saw a 65% ransomware attack rate in 2024 the highest since tracking began. When core systems go down, transactions halt and regulatory clocks start ticking.

  • 03

    Third-Party Vendors With Access to Sensitive Data

    Gemini Trust was fined $37M in 2024 for failing to assess a third-party partner. Your vendors carry your regulatory exposure whether you have a contract with them or not.

  • 04

    Undetected Intrusions Lasting Months

    The average financial services breach takes 168 days to identify nearly six months of attackers mapping systems, exfiltrating data, and positioning for maximum impact.

C.V.I.P²-A Framework

Run a Financial Services Security Baseline Check

Six modules provide a comprehensive view of your security and compliance status. Every finding is manually validated and linked to the specific regulatory requirements your examiners will inquire about.

Take 5 minutes to cross-reference your current operations against a 9 question baseline hygiene checklist covering common physical vulnerabilities, digital blindspots, and operational compliance gaps.

01 / Cyber Threat Surface

External Exposure Review

We identify every system, portal, and access point visible from outside your organization. Online banking portals, payment APIs, remote access tools, and third-party integrations..

02 / Vulnerability Assessment

Internal Network & System Scan

A thorough scan of workstations, servers, and network devices. Every vulnerability gets identified, prioritized, and documented.

03 / Intelligence

Credential & Dark Web Exposure

Dark web intelligence to identify leaked employee and customer credentials actively available to threat actors before they are used to access financial systems.

04 / Penetration Testing

Application & Portal Testing

We assess customer-facing banking applications, payment portals, and internal tools for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, including authentication flaws and data exposure.

05 / Physical Security

Branch & Facility Walkthrough

Badge access, server room controls, teller workstation visibility, and visitor processes were evaluated in person. Every physical point of entry to sensitive systems is covered.

06 / Assessment & Recommendations

Compliance-Aligned Report

Executive summary for leadership and a full technical report with CVSS scores, remediation timelines, and documentation ready for GLBA, NYDFS Part 500, and PCI DSS assessments.

*This baseline check is informational only and does not substitute for a professional compliance audit.

The Process

Minimal Disruption. Maximum Clarity.

01

Scoping Call

We define scope and agree on timing that minimizes disruption to transaction processing and customer-facing systems.

02

External Recon

We map your digital footprint from the outside the same way a financial threat actor conducting reconnaissance would.

03

Internal Assessment

Credentialed scans of internal systems plus an on-site physical walkthrough of branch locations and data centers.

04

Manual Validation

Every finding is reviewed by our team. False positives removed. Real risks confirmed, scored, and mapped to your compliance obligations.

05

Report Delivery

Executive summary and full technical report delivered with a live debrief. Documentation structured for regulatory audit readiness.

Who We Serve

If You Handle Nonpublic Financial Information, Regulators Are Watching

Community Banks and Credit Unions

Core banking systems, member portals, and ATM networks offer a wider attack surface than most IT teams can monitor. We evaluate what vulnerabilities might be overlooked.

Mortgage Lenders and Servicers

Loan systems, title integrations, and wire transfers are major targets. A single compromised transaction can lead to financial losses and regulatory penalties.

Insurance Companies and Agencies

Policy platforms, claims systems, and agent portals manage sensitive nonpublic data. NYDFS Part 500 governs most insurance organizations in New York.

Investment Advisors and Broker-Dealers

SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules remain in effect and are actively enforced. Providing documented proof of your security measures is not optional. It is a requirement.

Money Transmitters and Fintech Companies

Payment infrastructure and customer financial data are high-value targets across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.

Accounting and Financial Planning Firms

The FTC Safeguards Rule mandates having a documented information security program, but many firms are not sufficiently prepared for its actual requirements.

SDVOSB Certified
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned
No Product Sales
Independent and Objective Assessments Only
Federal Intelligence Background
DHS and National Defense Experience
Audit-Ready Deliverables
GLBA, NYDFS Part 500, PCI DSS Documentation

Let's Start
With a Conversation

Not sure if you need an assessment? That's exactly why this conversation exists. Tell us about your organization and we'll take it from there

After You Submit

  1. A team member contacts you within one business day.
  2. We ask a few questions to understand your organization and industry.
  3. You get an honest recommendation on whether an assessment makes sense right now.

Your information is confidential and will not be shared with third parties.