Cybersecurity for Financial Organisations
Eliminate Blind Spots. Reduce Insider Risk. Stay Audit-Ready.
Banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and fintech platforms are prime targets for cyberattacks. While most institutions have strong software-level protections in place, one layer remains dangerously overlooked:
the physical hardware connecting to the network. That’s where
Zerium comes in.
Why Financial Institutions Are
at Risk
New devices are constantly being introduced—by staff, vendors, contractors, and remote teams.
While endpoint detection systems and SIEM platforms monitor behaviour, they don’t always catch unauthorised hardware that appears to behave normally.
This opens the door to:
Rogue USB devices designed to exfiltrate data or introduce malware
Spoofed peripherals that impersonate trusted equipment
Shadow IT and unmanaged assets that bypass onboarding processes
Insider threats who exploit overlooked physical access points
These risks not only threaten operations—they also put you at odds with regulatory frameworks like GDPR, PCI-DSS, and PRA/FCA guidance.
Zerium’s Hardware-Centric Approach
Zerium works closely with financial clients to develop a layered, hardware-aware cybersecurity strategy tailored to your risk environment.
Gain Full Asset Visibility
Discover and profile every connected device across your branches, trading floors, data centres, and remote workstations—including unmanaged or rogue equipment.
Detect and Block Rogue Devices
Identify spoofed devices or tampered peripherals instantly using
physical-layer fingerprinting—even if they appear legitimate at the software level.
Enforce Zero-Trust Hardware Policies
Apply strict access controls based on device trustworthiness, location, or user. Automate alerts and responses if an unknown device connects to a secure segment.
Automate Compliance Readiness
Generate audit trails and reporting aligned with major financial regulations, showing control over hardware access and asset inventory.
Use Cases in Financial Environments
Zerium’s expertise extends across a variety of financial institutions and operational models.
Our consulting and Sepio’s platform can be applied to:
Branch networks – Secure teller terminals, ATMs, and customer service hardware
Trading floors – Prevent data leaks via rogue USBs or planted devices
Data centres – Monitor physical connections and enforce policy-based access
Remote/hybrid workforces – Detect unauthorised devices connecting from unmanaged networks
Vendor access points – Ensure hardware introduced by third parties meets trust policies
Whether you’re defending against insider threats or meeting strict audit requirements, Zerium ensures every device is accounted for—down to the physical layer.
Aligned with Industry Standards
The financial sector is governed by some of the world’s most stringent data and infrastructure regulations. Zerium ensures your security approach aligns with:
GDPR
Prevent unauthorised access to personal data via endpoint control
PCI-DSS
Maintain asset inventories and enforce strict physical security
CIS Critical Security Controls
Meet foundational controls 1–5 for hardware inventory and control
FCA/PRA Guidelines
Demonstrate clear risk governance and asset assurance
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Apply zero-trust and layered defences throughout your operations
Why Work with Zerium?
Zerium combines world-class technology with UK-based cybersecurity consulting
With us, you get:
Tailored implementation based on your operating model and threat profile
Hands-on support for rollout, policy design, and staff enablement
Continuous advisory services to adapt as your infrastructure evolves
Access to Sepio's industry-leading ARM platform via a trusted UK partner
Whether you're a large banking group or a fast-moving fintech, we help you stay one step ahead of emerging hardware threats.
