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Optimized Security for a Global Bank using FFIC Assessment & Cybersecurity Strategy

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Overview.

A leading Japanese multinational bank needed to strengthen its cybersecurity posture and align its strategy with broader organizational goals. Serving a diverse clientele, the bank sought to improve its preparedness for an upcoming audit and establish a robust cybersecurity strategy.  This required a comprehensive assessment using the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FFIEC) framework to identify vulnerabilities and develop a more secure future. 

Challenge.

The client encountered several significant challenges impacting its operations and strategic goals: 

  • FFIC Audit Readiness: The bank required a comprehensive FFIC assessment to identify areas for improvement before the audit.
  • Cloud Migration Readiness: The bank planned to migrate to O365 and needed a cloud readiness assessment.
  • Cybersecurity Strategy Alignment: The institution lacked a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and processes for vulnerability, risk and compliance management
  • Future Security Roadmap: The institution sought a clear roadmap for future cybersecurity investments and initiatives to proactively address emerging threats.

Solution.

Coforge implemented a multi-faceted solution to address the client’s needs: 

  • FFIC Assessment: Conducted a comprehensive FFIC assessment, leveraging our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework to identify potential gaps and areas for improvement.
  • Cyber Maturity Assessment: Performed a detailed cyber maturity assessment to evaluate the institution's current security posture and identify areas for enhancement.
  • Security Policies and Processes: Developed security policies and processes for vulnerability management, risk management, and compliance management, aligning with industry standards and regulatory requirements using our GRC services.
  • Cloud Readiness Assessment: Conducted a thorough cloud readiness assessment for the O365 migration, ensuring a smooth and secure transition to the cloud environment.
  • Future Security Roadmap: Created a detailed roadmap outlining future cybersecurity initiatives, prioritizing investments in security technologies and aligning them with the institution's strategic goals.

The Impact.

Impact Area

Achieved Outcomes

FFIC Audit readiness

Assessment report with key initiatives to improve security ratings

Cyber Maturity

Detailed cyber maturity assessment report with improvement strategies and reduce risk ratings

Cloud Readiness

Defined O365 adoption processes and policies

Security roadmap

Future roadmap for cybersecurity to optimize investment in security technologies

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