A9 AdvisoryBanking and Financial Services
Financial institutions face sophisticated attackers, demanding regulators and long supplier chains. We help them strengthen cyber resilience, manage operational and third-party risk and meet regulatory expectations.
What Leaders in This Sector Are Facing
Targeted Attacks
Financial institutions are among the most targeted organisations, by criminals and by state-linked groups.
Regulatory Scrutiny
Central bank and financial free zone regulators expect strong cyber, outsourcing and resilience controls.
Third-Party Dependency
Core services increasingly rely on cloud and fintech partners.
Payment Security
Card and payment systems must meet PCI DSS and scheme requirements.
How We Help
Penetration Testing and Red Teaming
Find and fix weaknesses before attackers do.
Cyber SecuritySecurity Operations and Incident Response
Detect threats early and respond with a plan.
Governance, Risk and ComplianceThird-Party Risk Management
Know and control the risk your suppliers bring.
Governance, Risk and ComplianceEnterprise Risk Management
Link risk to strategy and make better decisions.
Governance, Risk and ComplianceRegulatory Compliance
UAE IA, Dubai ISR, ADHICS, NCEMA 7000 and sector regulations.
Governance, Risk and ComplianceIT Audit and Assurance
Independent assurance over technology and controls.
Frameworks and Regulators We Work with
We know what your regulators expect and how to evidence it efficiently.
Related Insights
Six Questions Every Board Should Ask About Cyber Risk
Boards do not need to be technical to oversee cyber risk well. They need to ask the right questions, and know what a good answer sounds like.
October 2026Getting ISO 27001 Right the First Time
Most organisations that struggle with ISO 27001 do not lack controls. They treat the management system as paperwork rather than a way of working.
October 2026Your Suppliers Are Your Attack Surface
Some of the most damaging incidents of recent years started with a supplier. Third-party risk management needs to move beyond a questionnaire at onboarding.
October 2026Talk to an Adviser
Tell us what you are working on and we will bring the right specialists to the conversation. We reply within one working day.