Industry Overview
Financial Services Requires Precision Security and Compliance
Financial services firms — wealth management advisors, broker-dealers, insurance companies, accounting firms, and fintech companies — operate in one of the most heavily regulated and heavily targeted industries in the world. Regulatory requirements from the SEC, FINRA, GLBA, and state financial regulators demand documented security programs, regular risk assessments, and incident response capabilities. Meanwhile, cybercriminals specifically target financial firms for the direct financial gain and high-value client data they hold.
Synobis delivers IT and cybersecurity programs designed for the financial services environment — combining deep regulatory knowledge with enterprise security capabilities. We help financial firms achieve and maintain compliance, protect client assets and data, and respond effectively when incidents occur.
Industry Challenges
What Your Industry Faces
How We Help
Synobis Solutions for Your Industry
GLBA & SEC Compliance
Information security programs aligned to GLBA Safeguards Rule, SEC Regulation S-P, and FINRA cybersecurity requirements — with documented risk assessments and audit trails.
Financial Cybersecurity
Layered security controls protecting financial systems and client data — including email security, endpoint protection, network monitoring, and 24/7 SOC.
Privileged Access Management
Zero-trust identity controls and privileged access management for financial systems — ensuring minimum necessary access and full audit trails.
Fraud & Threat Detection
Behavioral analytics and transaction monitoring that detect anomalous activity indicative of fraud, insider threats, or account compromise.
Risk Assessment & Reporting
Annual information security risk assessments with board-ready reporting — satisfying regulatory requirements and providing executive visibility into security posture.
Compliant Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure and Microsoft 365 configurations that satisfy financial services regulatory requirements — with appropriate data residency and retention controls.
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Services Compliance Frameworks We Support
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Safeguards Rule — information security program requirements
- SEC Regulation S-P — customer financial data protection for investment advisors and broker-dealers
- FINRA cybersecurity guidance — for registered broker-dealers and investment advisors
- NY DFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500) — for NY-licensed financial institutions
- SOC 2 Type II — for fintech and financial technology companies
- Cyber insurance requirements — documented controls for financial services organizations
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Our team will assess your current compliance posture and identify the specific gaps and priorities for your organization.
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IT Compliance
PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and financial regulatory compliance consulting.
Cybersecurity Services
Enterprise cybersecurity for financial institutions protecting sensitive data.
SOC as a Service
24/7 threat monitoring for financial networks and transaction systems.
Managed IT Services
Reliable IT management for financial services firms with compliance-aligned processes.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Protect financial data and ensure business continuity with tested recovery programs.
AI Solutions
AI-powered fraud detection, risk analysis, and process automation for financial services.
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