The Financial Cybersecurity Standards and SWIFT CSP Framework provides a strong foundation to the SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP) which is designed as a strong framework of mandatory and advisory controls that aims at protecting the security of financial transactions. Securing the SWIFT network is important for financial institutions that operates in increasingly dynamic digital threat landscape.
These controls focus on protecting the SWIFT environment, regulating access and enabling swift detection and response to incidents. However, despite the importance many organizations encounter challenges in interpreting these controls, managing risks posed by third party vendors and aligning outdated systems with SWIFT’s security requirements.
That’s why at VISTA InfoSec (now CREST approved) adopts a comprehensive and systematic approach to SWIFT CSP compliance. We provide end-to-end services, including in-depth gap assessments, implementation of security controls, and tailored strategies to ensure compliance with SWIFT’s evolving standards.
Our vendor-neutral team of experts focuses on creating a secure, resilient infrastructure that addresses the unique challenges of your operations. With proven methodologies and global accreditation, VISTA InfoSec empowers organizations to streamline compliance and build trust in their SWIFT environments.
We evaluate your current SWIFT environment to identify deviations from mandatory and advisory controls.
We design a compliance roadmap tailored to your organization’s size, structure, and operational complexity.
We help implement SWIFT CSP controls, ensuring adherence to security objectives.
We assess and manage risks from third-party vendors connected to your SWIFT environment.
Our team conducts rigorous testing to identify and address security vulnerabilities in your network.
We establish incident detection and response protocols to ensure swift action against cyber threats.
We provide tailored training sessions to ensure employees understand and comply with SWIFT security measures.
Our experts perform internal audits to validate compliance with SWIFT CSP requirements before formal submissions.
We offer continuous support to maintain compliance and adapt to evolving SWIFT security requirements.
Yes, SWIFT CSP (Customer Security Programme) is mandatory for all SWIFT users to ensure secure and compliant operations within the SWIFT network.
SWIFT CSP attestation is the formal confirmation that an organization has implemented the necessary security controls as per the SWIFT CSP framework.
No, ISO 27001 or PCI-DSS certifications do not automatically cover all the specific security requirements of SWIFT CSP, so a separate assessment is required.
Failure to comply with SWIFT CSP can result in security vulnerabilities, potential service disruption, and regulatory consequences.
Organizations must conduct a SWIFT assessment annually, or whenever there are significant changes to the SWIFT infrastructure or security controls.
The cost of a SWIFT audit varies depending on the size and complexity of your organization's SWIFT infrastructure and the specific requirements of the audit. To get a tailored quote, please fill out the 'Enquire Now' form, and we'll get in touch with you to discuss your needs.