Compliance & Cybersecurity Advisory
Secure, Compliant, and Resilient IT Strategies for Financial Firms
In the heavily regulated financial industry, compliance and cybersecurity are not optional—they’re mission-critical. Failing to meet regulatory standards can result in financial penalties, reputational damage, and security vulnerabilities. At Percipience Hearken, we specialize in compliance-driven cybersecurity strategies that protect sensitive data, mitigate risks, and ensure audit readiness for financial firms.
Our Senior Consultants bring extensive experience in mid-sized to enterprise financial organizations, helping firms navigate complex regulatory landscapes, enhance cybersecurity posture, and align IT with evolving compliance requirements.
Why Compliance & Cybersecurity Matter
A strong compliance and cybersecurity strategy is essential for financial firms to protect assets, maintain client trust, and meet regulatory obligations. Without it, organizations face:
🔴 Regulatory Non-Compliance – Heavy fines, legal penalties, and loss of client confidence.
🔴 Cyber Threats & Data Breaches – Financial fraud, ransomware, and reputational damage.
🔴 Operational Disruptions – Weak security policies that expose critical systems to risk.
With Percipience Hearken, you get a proactive, compliance-first approach that strengthens security, meets regulatory mandates, and enhances business resilience.
What We Deliver
Strategic IT leadership that drives compliance, security, and business growth.
Regulatory Compliance Readiness
We ensure your IT infrastructure aligns with financial industry regulations, including:
- CSAE 3416 – Canadian financial reporting compliance.
- GDPR & PIPEDA – Data privacy and client information protection.
- PCI DSS – Secure payment processing and fraud prevention.
- SOX/Bill 198 & FINTRAC – Financial security and anti-money laundering regulations.
Incident Response & Business Continuity Planning
We help financial firms prepare for, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents with tailored disaster recovery plans, penetration testing, and security training.
Third-Party Risk & Vendor Compliance
We help financial firms prepare for, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents with tailored disaster recovery plans, penetration testing, and security training.
IT Governance & Security Frameworks
We implement structured security policies, access controls, and incident response plans to align with best practices and industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessments & Strategy
We conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen security controls, and develop a proactive cybersecurity roadmap tailored to financial firms.
Security Awareness & Compliance Training
A firm’s biggest cybersecurity risk is human error. We provide customized training programs to help employees recognize threats, prevent breaches, and maintain compliance best practices.
Why Choose Percipience Hearken?
Industry-Leading Expertise in Heavily Regulated Sectors
We specialize in financial industry compliance, ensuring your IT environment remains secure, audit-ready, and aligned with evolving regulations.
High-Touch, Client-Focused Approach
We limit the number of clients we work with to deliver personalized, hands-on advisory services, ensuring your firm gets the attention it deserves.
Proactive Cybersecurity & Compliance Strategy
Rather than reactive fixes, we develop long-term security and compliance roadmaps that keep your firm protected and ahead of regulatory changes..
Secure Your Firm’s Future Today
Don’t let compliance gaps or cybersecurity vulnerabilities put your business at risk. Percipience Hearken provides tailored, proactive IT governance solutions to help financial firms stay secure, compliant, and resilient in an evolving regulatory landscap