Secure Core Banking Systems Against Real-World Cyber Attacks

Banks operate in a zero-tolerance environment for breaches. From core banking platforms to digital channels, AppSecure’s hacker-led security approach protects critical banking infrastructure, customer data, and financial operations from real-world cyber threats.

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Advanced penetration testing for banking applications

Securing core banking systems, APIs, and digital channels

Compliance-driven security aligned with RBI, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2

Industry Challenges & Security Risks

Why Banking Institutions Are Prime Targets for Cyber Attacks

Banks are high-value, high-impact targets. A single vulnerability can expose millions of customers, disrupt national payment systems, and trigger regulatory action. Modern banking environments must defend against:

Core Banking System Exploitation

Legacy systems combined with modern interfaces create exploitable gaps that attackers use to manipulate transactions and access sensitive data.

API & Third-Party Integration Risks

Open banking APIs, fintech partnerships, and vendor integrations expand the attack surface, enabling data leakage and unauthorized access if not rigorously tested.

Account Takeovers & Identity Fraud

Weak authentication, session handling flaws, and credential reuse enable attackers to hijack customer and employee accounts.

Insider Threats & Privilege Abuse

Excessive access, weak segregation of duties, and poor monitoring allow internal misuse and silent data exfiltration.

Ransomware & Operational Disruption

Banks face targeted ransomware and DDoS attacks aimed at service disruption, reputational damage, and regulatory pressure.

How We Secure Banking Institutions

Proactive, Hacker-Led Security for Modern Banking

AppSecure applies adversary-style testing tailored for banking environments—identifying exploitable weaknesses before attackers or regulators do.

Core Banking & Digital Platform Penetration Testing

Uncovering vulnerabilities across internet banking, mobile banking, and internal banking systems.

API & Open Banking Security Testing

Validating authentication, authorization, and business logic to prevent data exposure and transaction abuse.

Cloud Security & Regulatory Audits

Assessing AWS, Azure, and private cloud configurations against RBI, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 requirements.

Continuous Penetration Testing (PTaaS)

Ongoing testing to secure frequent updates across banking apps, integrations, and backend services.

Red Teaming & Insider Threat Simulations

Simulating real-world attack scenarios to evaluate fraud detection, incident response, and SOC readiness.

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AppSecure helped us uncover vulnerabilities that traditional security assessments missed. Their red teaming approach is unmatched.

Hari
VP Engineering @Near
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We have been working with AppSecure for 3 years, and their deep security expertise has been invaluable in securing our applications.

Prashant Dhanodkar
CISO @SBI General Insurance
Why Banks Choose AppSecure for Security

Proven Expertise in Regulated Banking Environments

Hacker-Led Security Testing

Security testing led by experienced offensive security specialists simulating real-world banking attack scenarios.

Regulatory & Compliance Readiness

Deep expertise across RBI guidelines, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 to support audit readiness and supervisory expectations.

Security Without Operational Disruption

Testing designed to align with banking system changes without impacting live transactions or customer services.

Continuous Risk Validation

Ongoing security validation to reduce fraud risk, prevent outages, and maintain regulatory confidence.

Secure Your Banking Systems Today

Stay ahead of real-world threats. Protect core banking platforms, digital channels, and customer data with hacker-led security testing.

FAQs

Questions You May Have

Does AppSecure test banking APIs, mobile apps, and digital channels?

Yes. We test core banking systems, mobile and internet banking apps, APIs, and open banking integrations for real-world attack scenarios.

What deliverables do we receive after the penetration test?

You receive a regulator-ready report with validated findings, business impact, and clear remediation guidance aligned to RBI, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.

Does AppSecure support remediation and re-testing?

Yes. We provide remediation guidance and re-testing to verify vulnerabilities are fully resolved.

Will testing impact live banking operations or customer transactions?

No. Testing is carefully controlled to avoid disruption to production systems and live transactions.

Is the testing aligned with RBI and banking regulatory requirements?

Yes. Our testing validates whether security controls actually work under attack, supporting RBI and audit expectations.

How often should banks perform penetration testing?

Continuously. Banking systems change frequently, and unmanaged change quickly introduces risk.