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Technology & IT Governance

Information security policies that protect data and satisfy partners

We create a practical information security policy suite, support data protection compliance, run security awareness and coordinate penetration testing and remediation.

At a glance

Security policy suite

Data protection alignment

Security awareness

Penetration test coordination

Supporting fintechs in the UK, EU, US and Canada

Overview

Security questions appear in every due diligence

Banks, partners and enterprise clients all ask how you protect customer data and systems. Without clear policies and evidence, deals slow down and risks remain hidden.

Hilix writes security policies tailored to your environment, aligns them with frameworks such as ISO 27001 and data protection law, coordinates penetration testing with specialist firms and tracks findings until they are fixed. We also run awareness training so staff become a strong line of defence.

What’s included

Everything included in Information Security Policies

Security policy suite

Information security, acceptable use, access, encryption and more.

Data protection alignment

Policies aligned with GDPR and other data protection laws.

Security awareness

Phishing, social engineering and data handling training.

Penetration test coordination

Scoping, scheduling and managing specialist testers.

Remediation tracking

Findings tracked to closure with evidence.

Security questionnaires

Answers for bank, partner and client security questionnaires.

Who this is for

  • Fintechs preparing for partner due diligence
  • Businesses working towards ISO 27001 or SOC 2
  • Start-ups handling sensitive customer data
  • Firms with open penetration test findings

What you receive

  • Information security policy suite
  • Awareness training and records
  • Penetration test plan and reports
  • Remediation tracker
  • Completed security questionnaires

How we work

How we strengthen your technology governance

Review

We assess current systems, vendors, access, change and incident practices.

Document

Policies, procedures, registers and plans written for your environment.

Embed

Processes put into daily use with your engineering and operations teams.

Test and report

Controls tested, exercises run and results reported to leadership.

FAQ

Information Security Policies: common questions

Are you a cyber security firm?

We focus on governance, policies, coordination and evidence. Specialist technical testing is performed by accredited partners.

Can you help with GDPR?

We align security and data handling policies with GDPR. Formal data protection advice may also require legal input.

How often should we pen test?

At least annually and after significant changes, or as your partners and regulators require.

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