
Financial Services
Safeguarding financial institutions with compliance-driven security aligned to APRA CPS 234 and PCI DSS.

Financial Services Security Landscape
Key Cybersecurity Challenges
Understanding the unique security challenges facing Financial Services organisations
Challenge 1
APRA CPS 234 information security requirements
Challenge 2
PCI DSS compliance for payment card processing
Challenge 3
Sophisticated fraud and financial crime targeting
Challenge 4
Third-party and supply chain risk management
Challenge 5
Real-time threat detection across complex environments
Challenge 6
Regulatory reporting obligations under breach notification schemes
Relevant Frameworks

Securing Financial Services Operations
Tailored cybersecurity solutions that understand your industry's unique requirements
Financial services organisations are prime targets for cybercriminals, with the sector experiencing some of the highest volumes of cyber attacks globally. Banks, insurers, superannuation funds, and wealth managers hold vast quantities of sensitive financial and personal data, making them attractive to both organised crime and nation-state actors.
Regulatory Landscape
APRA-regulated entities must comply with Prudential Standard CPS 234 (Information Security), which requires maintaining information security capabilities commensurate with the size and complexity of the entity. Non-compliance can result in significant regulatory action and reputational damage.
Our Approach
Stormcloud provides specialised cybersecurity services for the financial services sector, with deep expertise in APRA regulatory requirements. Our consultants have extensive experience working with banks, credit unions, insurers, and superannuation funds across Australia.
Key Capabilities
- CPS 234 Compliance — End-to-end assessment and remediation services covering information security capability, policy framework, information asset identification, and incident management
- PCI DSS — As experienced QSAs, we deliver PCI DSS assessments, gap analyses, and remediation guidance for organisations processing payment card data
- Threat-Led Penetration Testing — Sophisticated testing programmes designed for financial services environments, including SWIFT infrastructure and internet banking platforms
- Managed Security Operations — 24/7 detection and response services providing continuous monitoring of financial services infrastructure
- Third-Party Risk Management — Assessment frameworks for evaluating the security posture of critical suppliers and service providers
- Incident Response — Rapid response capabilities with experience in financial services breach scenarios including payment fraud, business email compromise, and ransomware
Secure Your Financial Services Organisation
Speak with our industry specialists about your cybersecurity requirements.