Financial Services: Cybersecurity, Continuity, Compliance

ISO certification for banking, insurance, fintech, and asset management. Meet NYDFS 500, GDPR, SOX, and DORA requirements with globally recognized management systems that reduce risk and enhance trust.

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97% Pass rate on first audit
12-18 Months to certification
200+ Financial institutions certified

We Serve All Financial Sub-Sectors

Banking
Insurance
Asset Management
Payments/Fintech
Market Infrastructure
Exchanges & Clearing
Global coverage with US, EU/UK, and multinational regulatory expertise

Financial Services Challenges We Address

Complex regulatory requirements, evolving cyber threats, and operational resilience demands require systematic management approaches.

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Cyber Attacks & Data Breaches

Sophisticated threats targeting customer data, payment systems, and trading platforms requiring comprehensive information security controls.

NYDFS 500 PCI-DSS FFIEC CAT
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Third-Party Risk Management

Managing vendor ecosystems, cloud services, and fintech partnerships while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational control.

OCC Guidelines DORA Vendor Risk
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DORA & NYDFS Readiness

Meeting new operational resilience requirements for ICT risk management, incident reporting, and digital resilience testing.

EU DORA NYDFS 500 ICT Risk
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Data Privacy & Protection

GDPR, CCPA, and regional privacy law compliance for customer data processing and cross-border transfers.

GDPR CCPA Data Localization
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Cloud Migration Security

Secure adoption of cloud technologies while meeting regulatory requirements for data sovereignty and control.

Cloud Security FedRAMP Data Residency
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Operational Resilience

Business continuity planning, impact tolerances, and scenario testing to meet regulatory operational resilience expectations.

PRA/FCA FFIEC BCP Testing

Community & Regional Banks

We offer scaled approaches for smaller institutions, including shared assessments, template-based implementations, and cost-effective certification pathways that meet regulatory expectations without enterprise-level complexity.

Regulatory Solutions Mapping

See how ISO standards provide systematic evidence for regulatory compliance while building operational excellence.

Challenge

NYDFS 500 Compliance

ISO Standards

27001 + 27701

Evidence

Systematic controls

Evidence Produced:
• Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Risk register and treatment plans
• Security policies and procedures
• Control effectiveness testing
• Privacy impact assessments

Challenge

DORA ICT Risk

ISO Standards

27001 + 22301

Evidence

Resilience framework

Evidence Produced:
• ICT risk management framework
• Business impact analysis
• Recovery time/point objectives
• Third-party risk assessments
• Incident response procedures

Challenge

SOX Compliance

ISO Standards

37301 + 30301

Evidence

Control environment

Evidence Produced:
• Compliance management system
• Control design documentation
• Records retention policies
• Audit trail capabilities
• Management oversight evidence

Challenge

GDPR Privacy

ISO Standards

27701 + 27001

Evidence

Privacy governance

Evidence Produced:
• Privacy management system
• Data processing records
• Privacy by design procedures
• Breach notification processes
• Data subject rights procedures

ISO Standards for Financial Services

Systematic management approaches that provide evidence for regulatory compliance while building operational resilience and competitive advantage.

Key Regulatory Alignments

ISO 27001 → NYDFS 500, FFIEC CAT, PCI alignment
ISO 27701 → GDPR/LGPD privacy governance
ISO 22301 → DORA, OCC/FFIEC resilience
ISO 37301 → SOX compliance programs
ISO 30301 → Records retention, e-discovery
ISO 37001 → AML/ABC reinforcement
ISO 27001 PRIMARY

Information Security Management

Systematic approach to managing sensitive information, risk assessment, and security controls implementation.

Typical Scope: Customer data, payment systems, trading platforms, mobile banking, third-party connections
Timeline: 12–18 months Audit: Annual surveillance
ISO 22301 PRIMARY

Business Continuity Management

Operational resilience framework for maintaining critical functions during disruptions and meeting regulatory impact tolerances.

Typical Scope: Critical business services, payment processing, customer access, regulatory reporting
Timeline: 9–15 months Audit: Annual surveillance
ISO 37301 PRIMARY

Compliance Management Systems

Systematic approach to compliance obligations, risk assessment, and control effectiveness for regulated financial institutions.

Typical Scope: Regulatory compliance, internal controls, SOX requirements, ethics programs
Timeline: 12–18 months Audit: Annual surveillance
ISO 27701

Privacy Information Management

Extension to ISO 27001 specifically addressing privacy requirements, data protection, and GDPR compliance evidence.

Typical Scope: Personal data processing, customer information, cross-border transfers
Timeline: 6–12 months (with 27001) Audit: Integrated with 27001
ISO 30301

Records Management Systems

Systematic records and information management for regulatory compliance, e-discovery readiness, and audit trail requirements.

Typical Scope: Transaction records, customer files, regulatory reporting, audit documentation
Timeline: 9–15 months Audit: Annual surveillance
ISO 37001

Anti-Bribery Management Systems

Framework for preventing, detecting, and responding to bribery, complementing AML/BSA programs in financial institutions.

Typical Scope: Customer onboarding, vendor relationships, international operations
Timeline: 9–15 months Audit: Annual surveillance

Financial Services Certification Bundles

Integrated certification packages designed for specific financial services needs and regulatory requirements.

BANKING CORE

Essential Banking Package

Foundational security and continuity for regulated banks

ISO 27001 ISO 22301 ISO 27701 (Optional)
  • ✓ NYDFS 500 and FFIEC alignment
  • ✓ Operational resilience framework
  • ✓ Third-party risk management
  • ✓ Incident response procedures
  • ✓ Privacy governance (if 27701 included)
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Comprehensive regulatory coverage
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FINTECH CLOUD

Digital Financial Services

Security and privacy for cloud-first financial technology

ISO 27001 ISO 27701 Cloud Controls (27017/27018)
  • ✓ Cloud security frameworks
  • ✓ GDPR privacy compliance
  • ✓ API and mobile security
  • ✓ Data protection impact assessments
  • ✓ Cross-border transfer mechanisms
Cloud-Optimized
Perfect for fintech companies
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COMPLIANCE OPS

Regulatory Compliance Focus

Systematic compliance and records management

ISO 37301 ISO 30301 ISO 37001 (Optional)
  • ✓ SOX compliance framework
  • ✓ Records retention and e-discovery
  • ✓ Regulatory reporting controls
  • ✓ Ethics and conduct programs
  • ✓ Anti-bribery controls (if 37001 included)
Compliance-Focused
Enhanced regulatory readiness
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Financial Services Success Stories

Real implementations that delivered regulatory compliance and operational improvements.

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Regional Bank ($2B Assets)

ISO 27001 + ISO 22301 • 14-month implementation
Challenge: NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation compliance deadline with limited internal resources and complex vendor ecosystem requiring systematic risk management approach.
Solution: Integrated ISO 27001/22301 implementation focusing on customer data protection, payment system security, and operational resilience for critical banking functions.
Results: Achieved NYDFS compliance certification, 40% reduction in security incidents, enhanced vendor risk program, and streamlined regulatory audit processes.
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Payment Processor (Global)

ISO 27001 + ISO 27701 • 12-month implementation
Challenge: GDPR compliance for cross-border payment processing, PCI-DSS alignment, and cloud infrastructure security for high-volume transaction processing.
Solution: ISO 27001 security framework with ISO 27701 privacy extension, covering payment card data, personal information, and cloud service provider controls.
Results: GDPR compliance evidence, PCI audit efficiency gains, 99.9% uptime achievement, and successful regulatory inspections across three jurisdictions.

Financial Services ISO Training

Build internal competency with specialized training for financial services professionals across information security, business continuity, and compliance management.

ISO 27001 for Financial Services

Internal Auditor Lead Auditor

Information security management with financial services regulatory focus and banking industry case studies.

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ISO 22301 Business Continuity

Internal Auditor Lead Auditor

Operational resilience and business continuity management for critical financial services functions.

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ISO 27701 Privacy Management

Implementer

Privacy information management systems with GDPR compliance focus for financial data processing.

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Financial Services IMS Bundle

Multi-Standard

Integrated management systems training covering security, continuity, and compliance for financial institutions.

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