Security Audit
Security Audit — Protecting Your FinTech Infrastructure
Security is paramount in financial services. Our comprehensive Security Audit service evaluates every layer of your Smartex Money deployment — from application code and API endpoints to infrastructure configuration, network architecture, and operational procedures. Our certified security engineers use industry-standard frameworks (OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001) combined with FinTech-specific expertise to identify vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Whether you are preparing for a regulatory examination, launching a new product, or conducting due diligence before a funding round, our security audit provides the documentation and remediation guidance you need to demonstrate security maturity to stakeholders, regulators, and partners.
What Is Included
Application Security
Comprehensive code review of the platform source code. OWASP Top 10 vulnerability assessment. API security testing — authentication, authorization, input validation, and rate limiting. Secure coding practices evaluation and recommendations.
Infrastructure Security
Network architecture review — firewall rules, segmentation, and access controls. Server hardening assessment — OS configuration, patch management, and service minimization. Cloud security configuration audit for AWS, Azure, or private cloud deployments.
Penetration Testing
Simulated attacks — black-box, grey-box, and white-box testing. External and internal penetration testing. Social engineering assessments. Red team exercises for advanced threat simulation. Detailed exploitation documentation with proof-of-concept.
Compliance Review
PCI DSS gap analysis and remediation roadmap. ISO 27001 control assessment. AML/KYC regulatory alignment check. PSD2 SCA (Strong Customer Authentication) compliance verification. GDPR data protection audit.
Data Protection
Encryption assessment — at rest, in transit, and in use. Key management review — HSM configuration, key rotation policies, and access controls. Data classification and retention policy evaluation. PII and sensitive data handling audit.
Monitoring & Detection
Logging and SIEM configuration review. Alerting rules assessment and tuning recommendations. Incident response plan evaluation and tabletop exercise. Threat detection coverage analysis. Security operations center (SOC) readiness assessment.
Audit Methodology
1. Discovery & Scoping
We begin with a scoping workshop to understand your deployment architecture, business requirements, regulatory obligations, and risk tolerance. We define the audit scope, timeline, and success criteria. Access credentials, test environments, and documentation are provisioned.
2. Assessment & Testing
Automated vulnerability scanning combined with manual security testing. Code review, configuration analysis, and penetration testing conducted in parallel. Continuous communication of critical findings. No destructive testing without prior approval.
3. Analysis & Risk Rating
All findings are analyzed, risk-rated (Critical/High/Medium/Low) using CVSS scoring, and mapped to business impact. False positives are filtered out. Each vulnerability is evaluated in the context of your specific deployment and threat model.
4. Reporting & Remediation
Comprehensive audit report with executive summary, technical findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations. Prioritized remediation roadmap with effort estimates. Post-remediation validation testing included.
Deliverables
Audit Report
Detailed vulnerability report with CVSS risk ratings, exploitability analysis, and business impact assessment. Includes executive summary for management and technical details for engineering teams. Available in PDF and editable formats.
Remediation Plan
Prioritized remediation recommendations with implementation guidance. Effort estimates and timeline for each fix. Categorized by priority — critical fixes first, then high, medium, and low. Includes code examples and configuration snippets.
Compliance Gap Analysis
Regulatory compliance assessment — PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, PSD2. Gap analysis with specific action items for each requirement. Compliance roadmap with milestones and estimated completion dates. Audit-ready documentation templates.
Security Best Practices Guide
Comprehensive guide for ongoing security operations. Secure deployment checklist. Incident response playbook. Security monitoring recommendations. Staff training recommendations and security awareness program outline.
Architecture Review
Security architecture assessment with diagrams and recommendations. Network segmentation improvements. Identity and access management enhancements. Recommendations for zero-trust architecture adoption.
Audit Certificate
Formal security audit certificate for regulatory and partner due diligence. Valid for 12 months. Includes scope, methodology, and summary of findings. Suitable for submission to regulators, auditors, and business partners.
Audit Duration & Pricing
Duration
Standard security audit: 2-3 weeks. Comprehensive audit with penetration testing: 4-6 weeks. Duration depends on deployment complexity, number of modules, and scope of testing. Rush assessments available for urgent compliance requirements.
Pricing
Pricing is tailored to your deployment scale, selected scope, and regulatory requirements. Contact us for a detailed quote. Volume discounts available for annual audit programs. Combined packages with ongoing security monitoring available.
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Protect your FinTech infrastructure with a professional security audit. Our certified security engineers will identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable remediation guidance.
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