Expert cyber consultancy for financial services

Navigate complex regulatory frameworks and secure your digital estate with our expert cyber consultancy, from ISO 27001 to AI governance.

Our certified consultants help you meet FCA expectations, manage supply chain risk, and implement robust ISMS frameworks.

1000+ ISO 27001 Audits Supported
Above 90% Cyber Essentials Plus Success
Expert AI Governance (ISO 42001)

ISO 27001 gap analysis & implementation for Financial Services

Achieve and maintain your ISO 27001 certification, a critical requirement for the financial services supply chain. We conduct a thorough gap analysis of your Information Security Management System (ISMS) against regulatory guidelines. Our experts guide you through the entire implementation, ensuring your data protection controls are robust, auditable, and meet stringent third-party risk management expectations.

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Cyber essentials & essentials plus certification for Financial Services

Cyber Essentials is fundamental for supply chain management when working with financial services. We have a proven track record of supporting multi-billion pound businesses in achieving both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Our streamlined process minimizes disruption and ensures you meet the baseline security standards required by your partners and regulators.

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Integrated SOC, MDR & continuous security testing for Financial Services

Claranet has a dedicated 24/7/365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) where we can install and manage MDR and EDR agents on your hosted and managed cloud solutions. This can be packaged into your solution, making all devices compliant with regulatory standards. We also add a layer of continuous security testing to ensure your estate is pentested every month, with findings reported back to you.

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Financial Services cyber FAQs for Financial Services

  • ISO 27001 provides the framework for a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS). For financial services, it demonstrates to regulators, auditors, and partners that you have strong, documented controls for managing data security, risk, and business continuity. It's a cornerstone of supply chain trust and regulatory compliance.

  • Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that protects against common cyber threats (e.g., malware, phishing). It's a vital baseline for all businesses. ISO 27001 is a much broader, internationally recognised standard for a comprehensive ISMS, covering risk assessment, governance, and continuous improvement. Financial institutions often require Cyber Essentials as a minimum from their supply chain, and ISO 27001 for partners with higher-risk access.

  • ISO 42001 is the world's first management system standard for Artificial Intelligence. As financial firms rapidly adopt AI for fraud detection, credit scoring, and algorithmic trading, this standard provides a crucial framework to manage risks, ensure ethical considerations, and govern AI systems responsibly. This is a growing area of focus for regulators like the FCA.

  • At a minimum, most financial institutions will expect their fintech partners to hold Cyber Essentials Plus. For any partner handling sensitive financial data or integrated into core systems, ISO 27001 certification is fast becoming a non-negotiable requirement to prove your security posture and satisfy supply chain risk assessments.

  • An ISO 27001 gap analysis is a detailed review of your current security controls, policies, and procedures compared to the requirements of the standard. Our consultants identify where you meet the requirements and, more importantly, where the gaps are. The duration depends on your organization's size and complexity, but it's the critical first step in building a project plan for full implementation and certification.