Independent Assessment
An independent assessment of your organization’s compliance with the SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP), evaluating security controls against applicable SWIFT Customer Security Controls and identifying gaps, risks, and remediation priorities.
CSP Control Aligned
Assessment Scope
Gap & Risk Insights
SWIFT CSP Control Assessment
Assessment against applicable SWIFT Customer Security Controls and control objectives.
Secure Environment
Review of the SWIFT-related infrastructure, architecture, and security boundaries.
Identity & Access Management
Privileged access, authentication, account management, and access control mechanisms.
Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability scanning, patch management, security testing, and remediation processes.
Malware Protection
Endpoint protection, anti-malware controls, application security, and preventive mechanisms.
Security Monitoring
Logging, monitoring, SIEM capabilities, event detection, and security alert management.
Incident Response
Incident detection, response procedures, escalation, investigation, and recovery capabilities.
Backup & Resilience
Backup controls, recovery procedures, operational resilience, and protection against data loss.
Scope & CSP Requirements
Define the assessment scope and determine the applicable SWIFT CSP requirements and security controls.
Key Activities:
- Define assessment boundaries
- Identify SWIFT-related systems and assets
- Determine applicable CSP controls
- Establish assessment criteria
Tools & Resources:
- SWIFT CSP requirements
- Customer Security Controls
- Asset inventories
- Network diagrams
- Security policies
Control Mapping & Evidence Review
Map existing security controls against applicable CSP requirements and validate supporting evidence.
Key Activities:
- Perform control-to-requirement mapping
- Review policies and procedures
- Collect control evidence
- Validate control ownership
- Identify initial gaps
Tools & Resources:
- CSP control matrix
- GRC platforms
- Policies & procedures
- Configuration documentation
- Audit evidence
Technical Security Assessment
Evaluate the technical implementation and effectiveness of security controls protecting the SWIFT environment.
Key Activities:
- Review system configurations
- Assess access controls
- Evaluate network security
- Review endpoint protection
- Assess vulnerability management
- Review logging and monitoring
Tools & Resources:
- Vulnerability scanners
- SIEM platforms
- Configuration assessment tools
- EDR solutions
- Network security tools
Gap & Risk Analysis
Identify non-compliant or ineffective controls and assess the associated cybersecurity risks and potential impact.
Key Activities:
- Validate control gaps
- Identify security weaknesses
- Assess risk and impact
- Prioritize findings
- Evaluate control effectiveness
Tools & Resources:
- Risk assessment methodology
- Risk register
- CSP control matrix
- GRC platforms
- Security assessment findings
Independent Reporting & Remediation
Provide an independent assessment report with clear findings, compliance status, and prioritized remediation recommendations.
Key Activities:
- Document assessment results
- Classify findings
- Define remediation actions
- Prioritize corrective measures
- Develop remediation roadmap
Tools & Resources:
- Independent assessment report
- Risk register
- CSP control matrix
- Remediation tracking tools
- SWIFT CSP requirements