Stay Ahead of Government Requirements
In this rapidly changing landscape of government regulations, staying ahead of the curve isn’t optional—it’s essential. The Federal Trade Commission’s Safeguards Rule requires businesses to protect customer information with the highest standards of security. But keeping up with evolving requirements shouldn’t slow you down. While the Safeguards Rule demands ongoing attention and detail, you don’t have to manage it by yourself. Our local security experts help shoulder the load, keeping you compliant and protected so you’re always prepared for what’s next.
Basic Requirements of the Safeguard Rule
- Designate a qualified individual to oversee their information security program
- Develop and conduct a written risk assessment
- Design and implement safeguards to control the risks identified through your risk assessment (which includes 8 additional requirements to meet)
- Encrypt customer information in transit and at rest (or use alternative compensation controls where encryption is infeasible)
- Develop an incident response plan
- Adopt secure development practices for in-house developed software and processes for assessing the security of externally developed applications
- Periodically assess the security practices of service providers
- Implement multi-factor authentication or another method with equivalent protection for any individual accessing customer information
Reliable Defense
Proactive management of cyber risks common to your industry
Reduced Outages
Meeting operational goals and solving your unique challenges
Cost Control
Proactive management of cyber risks common to your industry
Frequently Asked Questions About IT Services for the Financial Industry
How does Centre help financial firms stay compliant with regulations?
Financial firms face a complex regulatory landscape, including SOX, FINRA, GLBA, PCI‑DSS, AML/KYC, FFIEC standards, among others. This demands rigorous compliance to avoid fines and reputational risk. MSPs (Managed Service Providers), like Centre Technologies, play a vital role in helping organizations stay compliant through the following approaches:
- Regulatory Expertise and Advisory
Keeping track of regulatory changes and translating them into actionable IT policies, and proactively adjusting systems to align with new requirements. - Security and Continuous Monitoring
Using advanced cybersecurity tools, like Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for 24x7 threat protection. - Backup and Disaster Recovery
Implementing encrypted and immutable backups, off-site storage in the cloud, redundant systems, and tested disaster recovery plans to meet data retention and business continuity mandates. - Training and Vendor Oversight
Centre manages regular cybersecurity awareness, phishing simulations, and password hygiene programs to reduce human error and oversees vendor security to ensure compliance extends beyond internal systems as part of its Secure Managed Services.
These services from Centre Technologies reduce the compliance burden, help avoid penalties, and bolster operational resilience, so customers can concentrate on their core financial services.
What kind of security services does Centre provide to protect sensitive financial data?
Centre Technologies offers a comprehensive suite of security services designed to protect sensitive financial data across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments:
- 24x7 Manage Detection and Response (MDR)
Continuous monitoring with automated threat blocking and containment, plus vulnerability remediation via a Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Proactive Vulnerability Scanning (MVS)
Regular scanning with prioritized remediation recommendations to eliminate exploitable weaknesses, plus remediation support from a Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Secure Managed Services (SMS)
Delivering layered security and disaster recovery management in addition to 24x7 IT Support, including Employee Security Awareness Training program, rigorous systems patching, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and more.
What are the benefits of financial institutions partnering with Centre versus managing I.T. in-house?
Financial institutions that have Secure Managed Services from Centre Technologies get enterprise-level security, compliance expertise, and 24x7 monitoring without the high cost and complexity of managing IT in-house. It ensures scalable technology, faster disaster recovery, and access to certified experts—allowing firms to focus on core business while reducing risk.
What makes I.T. Services for the Financial Industry from Centre Technologies better than other I.T. companies?
Enterprise experience. Personalized service. Local touch.
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