FCA obligations. Client assets. PCI DSS. Financial services firms face some of the most complex regulatory requirements of any sector during a cyber incident.
Financial services firms hold exactly what threat actors want: money, financial data, and personal information worth significant value on criminal markets. Client account data, transaction records, payment card information, and investment portfolios are all high-value targets.
The sector faces a double threat: direct financial theft through BEC and account takeover, and data extortion through ransomware. Threat actors know that financial firms face severe regulatory consequences from data breaches, which increases payment pressure.
In 2025–2026, UK financial services firms have been targeted by groups including ALPHV/BlackCat, LockBit, and Clop. The MOVEit supply chain attack demonstrated how third-party vulnerabilities can cascade across the financial sector.
Full-lifecycle IR with financial services regulatory experience and evidence standards.
Learn more →Sanctions-compliant negotiation with OFAC/OFSI screening — essential for regulated firms.
Learn more →Documentation and evidence packages for insurance claims and regulatory submissions.
Learn more →Yes. We understand FCA notification requirements, operational resilience expectations, and the specific evidence standards required for regulatory submissions. We can coordinate directly with your compliance team and external counsel.
If payment card data is involved, a PCI Forensic Investigation may be required. We can conduct the investigation and coordinate with your acquirer and payment card brands on notification and remediation requirements.
Yes. For firms with EU exposure, we understand the Digital Operational Resilience Act's ICT incident reporting requirements and can help you meet the prescribed notification timelines and content requirements.