Financial Services IT Solutions

Banking and FinTech Cybersecurity

Technology That Protects Trust and Continuity

Z7 Solutions delivers enterprise-grade IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance solutions for financial institutions including banks, credit unions, investment advisors, insurance companies, and financial technology companies. Our SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, and ISO-compliant services protect financial data and customer assets.

What Financial Teams Care About

Financial services environments demand strong controls, clear visibility, and recovery readiness:

Identity protection and access control discipline across all systems
Monitoring that detects issues early and reduces false positives
Endpoint standards across branches, headquarters, and remote staff
Documented controls that reduce audit pain and examination stress
Recovery readiness for ransomware attacks and operational outages

Banking Regulatory Compliance

Navigate complex financial services regulations with expert guidance:

GLBA Safeguards Rule

Implementing customer information protection programs that satisfy Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requirements.

FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment

Meeting interagency examination standards with documented controls and risk assessments.

NCUA Cybersecurity

Credit union information security requirements with appropriate policies and technical controls.

Bank Secrecy Act Technology

Anti-money laundering technology controls supporting BSA compliance programs.

Federal Banking Regulators

Meeting FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve technology expectations and examination standards.

SEC and FINRA Cybersecurity

Investment advisor, broker-dealer, and self-regulatory organization compliance for securities industry.

State Banking Departments

Technology audits and examination support for state-chartered institutions.

Identity and Endpoint Standards

Reduce risk through consistent endpoint policies and strong access patterns:

Unified Endpoint Management - Standardized device configurations across branches, corporate offices, and remote workers.
Identity Governance - Role-based access controls ensuring employees only access systems required for their job functions.
Privileged Access Management - Protecting administrative credentials with additional controls and session monitoring.
Multi-Factor Authentication - Strong authentication for all critical systems, customer-facing applications, and administrative access.

Payment Card Industry Compliance

Secure payment processing and protect cardholder data:

PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance - Meeting the latest Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard with updated control requirements.
Compensating Controls - Implementing alternative security measures when standard controls are not feasible.
Quarterly Vulnerability Scanning - Approved Scanning Vendor services identifying security weaknesses before they become breaches.
Annual Penetration Testing - Qualified Security Assessor coordination for thorough security testing.
Cardholder Data Environment - Proper segmentation and protection of payment data with network isolation.
Point-to-Point Encryption - Securing card transactions end-to-end from terminal to processor.

Monitoring and Response Support

Security operations coverage that improves detection and containment:

24/7 Financial Services SOC - Continuous monitoring by analysts trained in financial sector threats and attack patterns.
Banking Trojan Detection - Identifying malware specifically targeting financial institutions and customer credentials.
DDoS Attack Mitigation - Protecting online banking and customer portals from denial-of-service attacks.
Insider Threat Monitoring - Detecting unauthorized employee access to customer accounts through behavioral analytics.
Third-Party Risk Monitoring - Continuous oversight of vendor connections for signs of compromise.
Threat Intelligence - Financial sector-specific threat feeds and indicators of compromise.

SOC 2 Attestation for FinTech

Demonstrate security controls to enterprise customers and investors:

SOC 2 Type II Certification - Third-party attestation of security, availability, and confidentiality controls.
Trust Service Criteria - Meeting AICPA standards for service organizations with documented evidence.
Vendor Risk Management - Satisfying customer due diligence requirements with comprehensive documentation.
Continuous Compliance - Maintaining controls between annual audits through ongoing monitoring and assessment.

Fraud Detection and Prevention

Protect customer accounts and institutional assets:

Wire Transfer Controls - Multi-person approval workflows and anomaly detection preventing fraudulent transfers.
Business Email Compromise Prevention - Protecting against CEO fraud and vendor payment scams targeting finance teams.
Account Takeover Prevention - Behavioral biometrics and risk-based authentication identifying suspicious login patterns.
Synthetic Identity Fraud Detection - AI-powered identification of fake identities in account opening processes.
Transaction Monitoring - Real-time alerts for suspicious activities across all channels.
Dark Web Monitoring - Detecting compromised customer credentials before they are used for fraud.

Data Loss Prevention

Prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information:

Customer PII Protection - Monitoring for Social Security numbers, account numbers, and financial data leaving the organization.
Insider Data Theft Prevention - Detecting mass downloads and data exfiltration attempts.
Email DLP - Preventing accidental transmission of confidential customer information.
Endpoint DLP - Controlling USB drives and cloud file sharing to prevent data leakage.
Print Tracking - Auditing printed documents containing sensitive customer data.

Core Banking and Financial Systems Support

Ensure reliable technology for customer-facing operations:

Core Banking Platforms - FIS, Jack Henry, and Fiserv infrastructure support with high availability configurations.
Teller Systems - Redundant systems ensuring branch transaction processing never stops.
ATM and ITM Management - Automated teller machine and interactive teller machine monitoring and maintenance.
Branch Networking - Secure guest and employee wireless networks with proper segmentation.
Video Banking - Remote teller and personal banker video systems infrastructure.

Digital Banking and Mobile Apps

Support modern customer engagement channels:

Online Banking Infrastructure - Web and mobile application backend support with security hardening.
Mobile Deposit - Remote deposit capture system infrastructure and optimization.
Digital Wallet Integration - Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay technical support.
Person-to-Person Payments - Zelle and similar P2P functionality infrastructure support.
AI Customer Support - Chatbot and automation infrastructure for customer service.

Investment Management Technology

Support wealth management and investment advisory operations:

Portfolio Management Systems - Morningstar, Orion, Black Diamond, and eMoney infrastructure support.
Trading Platform Infrastructure - Fidelity, Schwab, and TD Ameritrade custodian integrations.
Financial Advisor CRM - Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Redtail, and Wealthbox implementation.
Financial Planning Software - MoneyGuidePro, RightCapital, and eMoney Advisor infrastructure.
Custodian Integrations - Secure data feeds from major custodians for portfolio reporting.

Lending and Mortgage Technology

Optimize loan origination and servicing:

Loan Origination Systems - Encompass, Calyx Point, and Byte infrastructure support and optimization.
Mortgage Servicing - Black Knight MSP and Fiserv servicing platform infrastructure.
Credit Bureau Integrations - Secure connections to Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.
Document Management - Electronic signature and secure document storage for loan files.
Automated Underwriting - Integration with Fannie Mae DU and Freddie Mac LPA systems.

Resilience and Continuity

Harden backups and validate recovery paths so downtime is minimized:

Tier III Data Center - Redundant infrastructure for core banking systems with failover capabilities.
Sub-1-Hour RTO - Rapid recovery for critical customer-facing systems meeting business requirements.
Backup Branch Operations - Disaster recovery sites for business interruptions affecting primary locations.
Ransomware Recovery - Immutable backups preventing data loss from encryption attacks.
FFIEC Business Continuity - Meeting regulatory expectations for disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Email and Collaboration Governance

Protect communications while enabling productivity:

Microsoft 365 Security - Hardened configurations for Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint.
Email Encryption - Protecting sensitive financial communications in transit.
Retention Policies - Meeting regulatory requirements for communication retention.
External Sharing Controls - Governing how financial data is shared with customers and partners.

Third-Party Vendor Management

Manage technology vendor risk as required by regulators:

Vendor Due Diligence - Security assessments before engagement with new vendors.
SOC 2 Review - Evaluating vendor attestation reports for control adequacy.
Contract Risk Provisions - Ensuring vendors meet regulatory standards through contractual requirements.
Ongoing Monitoring - Continuous oversight of critical vendors for security posture changes.
Vendor Incident Response - Coordinating when vendors experience security breaches.

Why Financial Institutions Choose Z7 Solutions

Financial Services Expertise

Our team includes professionals with banking, credit union, and investment advisor experience who understand financial technology ecosystems and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance Focus

We maintain current knowledge of GLBA, FFIEC, PCI DSS, SEC, FINRA, and state regulations, ensuring your technology meets examination standards.

Examiner-Ready Documentation

We provide documentation, policies, and procedures that satisfy bank examiners, auditors, and regulatory reviews.

Financial Services Track Record

Z7 Solutions supports community banks, credit unions, regional financial institutions, RIAs, broker-dealers, and FinTech companies nationwide.

24/7 SOC Monitoring

Financial cybercrime does not follow business hours. Our SOC provides round-the-clock monitoring of financial institution networks.

Business Associate Agreements

We execute comprehensive agreements ensuring our security standards protect your customer data as if it were our own.

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Corporate Information

CAGE Code: 78C83
UEI: DT76MPHZABG8
Primary NAICS: 541519, 541513, 541512, 541611, 518210, 541330, 541690
PSC Codes: D310, D302, D306, D316, D318, D399

Z7 Solutions LLC
7380 W. Sand Lake Rd, Suite 500-110, Orlando, FL 32819
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