Cybersecurity & Compliance for Banks — PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, ISO 27001
100+ financial institutions secured across 7 countries. Zero breaches. The strongest accreditation stack in Asia-Pacific — PCI QSA, CREST, CMMI, and SWIFT CSP assessor.
Banking at a Glance
The Compliance Landscape for Banks
Banks face the most complex compliance landscape in any sector — multiple frameworks, multiple regulators, and zero tolerance for failure.
The intersection of PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, and ISO 27001 requirements creates overlapping audit obligations for modern financial institutions. These frameworks often demand similar controls for access management, encryption, and logging, yet are typically assessed in isolation. EIC's multi-framework approach coordinates these mandates into a unified compliance roadmap, synchronizing evidence collection and reducing audit duplication by up to 40%.
Card Network Mandates
Visa, Mastercard, and AMEX require PCI DSS compliance for all card-processing environments. Non-compliance means fines, increased transaction fees, or losing your acquiring relationship entirely.
SWIFT Messaging Security
Every institution on the SWIFT network must complete an annual Customer Security Programme (CSP) assessment and submit an attestation. Assessment must be performed by an independent assessor.
Central Bank Directives
Bangladesh Bank, MAS, SBV, BNM, BSP, NRB, and CBB each have specific cybersecurity directives. Compliance requires local regulatory knowledge — not generic international frameworks.
Services for Banking & Financial Services
Every service listed here has been delivered to financial institutions — this isn't a generic list, it's our banking practice.
PCI DSS Compliance
ROC, AOC, and SAQ assessments for card-processing environments. Complio reduces compliance overhead by 40-50%
SWIFT CSP Assessment
Independent SWIFT CSP assessments covering all mandatory and advisory controls under CSCF v2025.
ISO 27001 Certification
ISMS implementation and certification for core banking, digital banking, and card operations environments.
Penetration Testing
Application, network, mobile, and API testing for banking platforms. Required for PCI DSS and most central bank directives.
SOC Services
Security Operations Centre monitoring for core banking systems, ATM networks, and digital channels.
ISO 22301 BCMS
Business continuity management for banking operations — disaster recovery, crisis management, and resilience testing.
Banking Regulations We Navigate
Every country has specific cybersecurity directives for banks. EIC has assessors in each market who understand these requirements.
| Country | Primary Regulator | Key Directives | EIC Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | BB, BFIU | ICT Guidelines, Cyber Risk | PCI, SWIFT, ISO, SOC |
| Singapore | MAS | TRM Guidelines, Notice 655 | PCI, ISO, VAPT |
| Vietnam | SBV | Circular 09/2020 | PCI, ISO, VAPT |
| Malaysia | BNM | RMiT Framework | PCI, ISO, SWIFT |
| Nepal | NRB | IT Policy, SWIFT | SWIFT, ISO |
Central bank directives across EIC's seven operating countries are updated annually to reflect the evolving threat landscape and emerging technologies like cloud banking and AI. EIC maintains current, deep-seated knowledge of each regulator's specific cybersecurity expectations and reporting formats. This local regulatory intelligence is embedded into every banking engagement, ensuring that global standards are applied with precise local context and compliance accuracy.
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Fintech & Payments
Fast-track PCI DSS certification for payment gateways and wallets.
View Industry →SWIFT CSP Assessment
Authorised SWIFT CSP assessors for mandatory annual attestations.
View Service →PCI DSS v4.0.1 Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about the transition to PCI DSS v4.0.1.
Read Guide →Ready to Secure Your Bank?
Speak with our banking compliance team — assessors who've worked with central banks across 7 countries and delivered 100+ financial institution engagements.