With increasing cybersecurity threats, regulatory bodies like the FFIEC are raising their standards for cyber resilience. Since the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) is being phased out, financial institutions need to focus on risk-based cybersecurity practices.

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ioSENTRIX helps banks, credit unions, and financial service providers comply with FFIEC requirements by offering trusted technical solutions and strategic support.

What Is the FFIEC Cybersecurity Guidance?

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) sets cybersecurity standards that govern how financial institutions must protect information systems, data, and customer assets. 

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Even with the CAT tool retiring, the underlying security domains remain critical:

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• Threat Intelligence.
• Cybersecurity Controls.
• Incident Response & Recovery
• Governance & Risk Management.
• External Dependency Management.

How ioSENTRIX Aligns with FFIEC Requirements?

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1. Cyber Risk Management Program Development

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ioSENTRIX helps organizations develop a mature cybersecurity framework through:

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• Governance structures.
• FFIEC-aligned risk assessments.
• Risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Board-level dashboards and reports.

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2. AppSec-as-a-Service for FFIEC Compliance

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We provide scalable application security programs that include:

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• Secure SDLC integration.
• CI/CD pipeline security enhancements.
• Threat modeling and secure design reviews.
• Manual and automated testing (SAST, DAST, IAST).

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3. Penetration Testing and Red Teaming

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From infrastructure to business logic flaws, ioSENTRIX simulates real-world attacks to test resilience:

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• Network, cloud, and application testing.
• Social engineering and lateral movement testing.
• Incident detection and response readiness evaluations.

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4. Secure SDLC & DevSecOps Programs

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DevSecOps initiatives are customized to embed security across all development phases. We offer:

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• Policy development.
• Toolchain integration.
• Security champion training.
• Continuous assurance models.

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5. GRC and Audit Support

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We support GRC alignment with:

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• Internal policy creation.
• Documentation and audit prep.
• FFIEC IT Handbook, NIST CSF, GLBA, and PCI-DSS.

Why Choose ioSENTRIX?

Static tools and check-the-box compliance are no longer sufficient. The retirement of the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool signals a shift toward a dynamic and continuous approach to cybersecurity governance.

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ioSENTRIX can help you turn regulatory requirements into business-strengthening capabilities. Our services are designed to align with FFIEC’s evolving framework while preparing your institution for what’s next.

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Get in touch today to schedule your consultation with an ioSENTRIX financial cybersecurity expert.

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