SWIFT CSP compliance simplified.
Secure your financial messaging interface and safeguard transaction pathways. We deliver thorough readiness assessments, controls implementation support, independent audits, and KYC Registry submissions matching the latest SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF).
Why SWIFT CSP Audit matters
SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP) requires all SWIFT users to attest compliance against the Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) annually. Attestations must be backed by an independent external assessment. Failure to submit compliant attestations is reported to regulators and counterparties, risking transaction blockages.
- Mandatory annual independent security assessment under the SWIFT CSP mandate
- Protects local messaging interfaces, HSM keys, and operator terminals
- Safeguards sensitive financial messages and prevents transaction fraud
- Ensures seamless SWIFT KYC Registry attestation to maintain global bank connectivity
Core Principles
What you receive
Comprehensive compliance framework
We deliver complete readiness support, environment segmentation checks, HSM and token reviews, threat monitoring verifications, and final signed Independent Assessment Reports.
CSP Gap & Scoping Review
Scoping network segments (A1, A2, A3, B categories) and verifying existing controls against SWIFT CSCF requirements.
- SWIFT Infrastructure Class Mapping
- CSCF Gap Assessment Matrix
- Network Segmentation Verification
Architecture & Hardening
Restricting logical perimeters, hardening database servers, protecting token repositories, and implementing host security controls.
- Operator PC & HSM Hardening Guidelines
- Firewall Rule reviews & Logical Access
- Secrets & Encryption Keys Management
Threat Detection & Response
Setup and review of transaction log monitoring, perimeter scan patterns, and cyber incident playbooks.
- Security Monitoring & Alerts Audit
- Incident Response Playbooks Test
- Vulnerability Scan Attestations
Attestation & Submission
Independent Assessment Report (IAR) and compilation of verification proofs to complete SWIFT KYC Registry upload.
- Independent Assessment Report (IAR)
- SWIFT KYC Registry Attestation Dossier
- Executive Management Summary
Audit Process
How SWIFT CSP Audit works
Our approach structures connection mapping, readiness reviews, physical and logical controls testing, and independent attestation for submission.
Step 1
Scope mapping to classify the SWIFT connection architecture (A1, A2, A3, B)
Step 2
Perform readiness gap review against mandatory and advisory CSCF controls
Step 3
Support implementation of network segmentation, MFA, and HSM key controls
Step 4
Conduct independent assessment walkthroughs and threat logging verifications
Step 5
Draft the Independent Assessment Report (IAR) and compile supporting proofs
Step 6
Complete and sign off SWIFT KYC Registry self-attestation for submission
Get Started
Ready for SWIFT CSP compliance?
Contact our independent compliance experts today to schedule your SWIFT CSP Readiness Assessment and secure your financial interfaces.