Industry
Security for Financial Services
Banks, insurers, and FinTech platforms run on trust. A single intrusion can trigger regulatory action, customer flight, and headline-grade reputational damage.
THE AVG COST OF DATA BREACH IN FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
DATA COMPROMISES IN 2025, HIGHEST OF ALL INDUSTRIES
Securing a financial services environment means protecting customer funds, transaction integrity, and regulatory standing simultaneously. It requires hardened public-facing applications, real-time monitoring of suspicious activity, and an audit trail that satisfies examiners on demand. Done right, it becomes a competitive advantage rather than a cost center.
Why it matters
You're the Biggest Target Out There
You're a prime target on the internet. Attackers use advanced long-dwell attacks to steal credentials, manipulate transactions, and exploit payment systems, while regulators now demand continuous, evidence-backed cybersecurity, not checkbox audits.
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Sky-High Breach Costs
Financial institutions face average data breach costs of $5.56M–$6.08M, significantly above the global average of ~$4.44M.
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Most Targeted Industry
Financial services recorded 739 data compromises in the US in 2025, the highest of any sector for the second year in a row, facing up to 300x more cyberattacks than other industries.
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Trillions in Cybercrime Risk
Global cybercrime costs are projected to hit $10.5 trillion annually, with finance being a prime target due to direct monetary gains, fraud potential, and systemic risks.
Regulatory landscape, India
Compliance built for Indian financial services
Every engagement is aligned to the regulations that actually apply to your sector in India, so your security programme satisfies auditors and regulators, not just a checklist.
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RBI Cyber Security Framework
The Reserve Bank of India mandates cybersecurity controls, board-level oversight, and incident reporting for banks and NBFCs, including baseline controls and continuous surveillance.
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SEBI CSCRF
SEBI's Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework applies to regulated entities like brokers, AMCs, and market infrastructure, mandating VAPT, SOC monitoring, and audit reporting.
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CERT-In Directions (2022)
Mandatory reporting of cyber incidents within 6 hours and 180-day log retention, applicable to all financial entities operating in India.
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PCI DSS & DPDP Act
Card-data security under PCI DSS, plus personal-data obligations under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
How we help
Three services that matter most
Of our 46 services, these are the ones we would recommend a financial services team start with.
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Web Application Pentesting
Banking portals, broker apps, and payment APIs are the primary attack surface. We validate exploitability against real adversary techniques, not theoretical findings.
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Compliance & Certification
PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and regional banking regulations: gap assessments, remediation guidance, and audit-ready documentation.
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Threat Intelligence
Adversary-focused intelligence on TTPs targeting financial institutions, including credential theft markets and emerging fraud schemes.
Solutions
Platforms we deploy for financial services
Partner technology and outcome-based solutions we implement and run for financial services teams, matched to the threats above.
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CryptoBind Payment HSM
FIPS-certified payment HSMs for PIN, EMV, and UPI cryptography, so card and transaction keys never leave tamper-resistant hardware.
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Kaspersky Fraud Prevention
Session and behavioural analysis across web and mobile banking to catch account takeover and mule activity before money moves.
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Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager
Continuous control assessment and evidence for RBI, SEBI, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001, so compliance stays current between audits.
FAQ
Common questions
01Which regulations govern cybersecurity for banks and NBFCs in India?
Banks and NBFCs fall under the RBI Cyber Security Framework, which mandates board-level oversight, baseline controls, and continuous surveillance. Regulated market entities such as brokers and AMCs are additionally governed by SEBI's Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF).
02How fast do we need to report a cyber incident in India?
CERT-In's 2022 directions require reporting a cyber incident within 6 hours of detection, along with 180-day log retention. This applies to every financial entity operating in India.
03Why is financial services the most-attacked industry?
Financial institutions recorded 739 data compromises in the US in 2025, the highest of any sector for the second year running, and face up to 300x more cyberattacks than other industries, largely due to the direct monetary incentives for attackers.
04What's included in a financial services penetration test?
We test banking portals, broker applications, and payment APIs against real adversary techniques, validating exploitability rather than reporting theoretical findings, alongside compliance gap assessments for PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and Indian banking regulations.
05Is passing a compliance audit enough?
No. Regulators now expect continuous, evidence-backed security rather than checkbox audits. A compliance framework sets the floor; validated, adversarial testing is what actually keeps attackers out.
06Do card payments require separate certification?
Yes. Any entity handling card data must meet PCI DSS requirements in addition to sector-specific frameworks like the RBI Cyber Security Framework or SEBI CSCRF, plus DPDP Act obligations for personal data.
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