Cybersecurity

Securing Fintech Operations: Reducing Cyber Risks by 70% While Ensuring Full Compliance

Enet Technologies provided end-to-end cybersecurity, cloud optimization, and compliance solutions, allowing the client to scale confidently...

By Jennifer Lawrence

08.08.2021

4 minutes

A leading fintech company was struggling with frequent cyber threats and compliance challenges that put customer data and operations at risk. Enet Technologies implemented a full-scale security and compliance solution, integrating cloud security, DevSecOps, and automated compliance monitoring.

Key Results

  • 70% reduction in security incidents
  • 90% improvement in compliance audit readiness
  • 40 hours saved monthly on manual security and compliance tasks

Client Background

The client is a mid-sized fintech company operating across Nigeria and West Africa. They handle sensitive financial transactions and customer data, and needed a secure, compliant, and scalable digital infrastructure.

The Challenge (Problem)

Before working with Enet, the client faced multiple critical issues:

  • Frequent cyber threats and attempted data breaches
  • Compliance audit failures and regulatory risk (ISO, NDPR, GDPR)
  • Inefficient legacy IT systems causing downtime
  • Limited internal IT resources for proactive security

The Solution (What Enet Did)

Enet Technologies delivered a comprehensive, all-in-one solution tailored to the client’s needs:

Cybersecurity & Threat Defense:

  • 24/7 monitoring and AI-powered threat detection
  • FaceDefend™ biometric authentication and Quantum Vaults encryption
  • Compliance & IT Consulting:
  • Guidance on ISO 27001 certification
  • GDPR and NDPR compliance automation
  • vCISO advisory for strategic security management

Cloud & Infrastructure Security:

  • Secure cloud migration with disaster recovery planning
  • Ongoing system monitoring and protection

DevSecOps / Fintech Security:

  • Security integration into CI/CD pipelines
  • Developer training for secure coding practices
  • Smart contract and digital asset protection

Implementation Process

Timeline: 3 months phased rollout

  • 1. Discovery & Assessment: Identified system gaps, compliance risks, and operational bottlenecks
  • 2. Strategy & Design: Built a customized cybersecurity and compliance plan
  • 3. Deployment & Integration: Implemented cloud, DevSecOps, and monitoring solutions
  • 4. Training & Handover: Educated internal IT team, tested systems, and completed full deployment