Fintech is built on trust, we help you build it with continuous pentesting
Banks, payment processors, and DeFi platforms are prime targets—Astra secures your fintech stack with offensive continuous pentesting, vulnerability management, and compliance monitoring.
The cyber threats putting fintech at risk
Cyber threats don’t just compromise data—they impact your bottom line.
Ransomware negotiations
Millions lost in payouts, downtime, and legal battles.
Fraudulent transactions
Cybercriminals bypass security and exploit vulnerabilities.
Regulatory fines
PCI-DSS non-compliance penalties cost up to $500,000 per incident.
Reputation damage
65% of customers switch after a data breach.
Security gaps cost more than you think
If multi-billion-dollar firms fall, how secure is your platform?
4.25M individuals impacted: In 2024, FBCS data breach exposed names, DOBs, SSNs, and account details.
40 million card details Exposed: the Target data breach affected banks worldwide.
$6.08 million:
The average cost of a financial industry data breach (IBM 2024)
Get security that moves at the speed of fintech
Fintech evolves fast. Cyber threats evolve faster. Astra’s fintech penetration testing keeps you secure without slowing you down.
Continuous Pentesting (PTaaS)
Combines automated scanning with expert manual assessments.
Ongoing pentesting of every new feature you build
Integrate pentesting into your SDLC
DAST Vulnerability Scanner
10,000+ security tests covering OWASP Top 10, CVEs, and access control flaws.
Auto-discovery & continuous monitoring for real-time threat detection.
Identifies vulnerabilities impacting ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2, and GDPR, with insights on how they affect compliance status.
API Security Platform
Continuous API security monitoring
Discover shadow APIs, zombie APIs, OWASP API Top 10, Broken Access Control & more vulnerabilities
Pentest Certificate
Publicly verifiable certifications with shareable links.
Demonstrate your security commitment.
Build client and partner trust.
Regulations are evolving—are you ready?
Astra’s expert-led pentesting aligns with your compliance needs—so you can secure your fintech
while meeting the banking and regulatory requirements.
PSD2 & Open Banking
Secure APIs and strong customer authentication (SCA).
SOC 2
Ensures secure customer data handling, which is critical for FinTech SaaS.
SEC Cybersecurity Rules
Mandatory breach disclosure for financial institutions.
PCI-DSS 4.0
Stricter payment security standards.
PSD2 & Open Banking
Secure APIs and strong customer authentication (SCA).
SOC 2
Ensures secure customer data handling, which is critical for FinTech SaaS.
SEC Cybersecurity Rules
Mandatory breach disclosure for financial institutions.
PCI-DSS 4.0
Stricter payment security standards.
PSD2 & Open Banking
Secure APIs and strong customer authentication (SCA).
SOC 2
Ensures secure customer data handling, which is critical for FinTech SaaS.
SEC Cybersecurity Rules
Mandatory breach disclosure for financial institutions.
PCI-DSS 4.0
Stricter payment security standards.
DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act, EU)
Strengthens cybersecurity for European financial entities.
GLBA
Requires financial institutions to protect customer data and disclose security practices.
NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500)
Updated rules for financial institutions operating in New York.
GDPR & CCPA
Heavy fines for mishandling customer data.
DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act, EU)
Strengthens cybersecurity for European financial entities.
GLBA
Requires financial institutions to protect customer data and disclose security practices.
NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500)
Updated rules for financial institutions operating in New York.
GDPR & CCPA
Heavy fines for mishandling customer data.
DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act, EU)
Strengthens cybersecurity for European financial entities.
GLBA
Requires financial institutions to protect customer data and disclose security practices.
NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500)
Updated rules for financial institutions operating in New York.
GDPR & CCPA
Heavy fines for mishandling customer data.
Key focus areas shaping fintech security
Cyber threats against fintechs are at an all-time high, but where should security teams focus their
efforts? Astra analyzed security trends across fintech businesses and uncovered key priorities:
application security to
protect digital banking
What does this mean for you?
Fintechs need multi-layered security that covers all critical touchpoints—web apps, APIs, mobile, cloud,
and payments. Astra helps you stay ahead with:
transactions.
Trusted by fintech leaders
Industry leaders trust Astra’s fintech penetration testing to protect billions in transactions.
Trusted by fintech leaders to protect billions in transactions
Loved by 700+ CTOs & CISOs worldwide
We are impressed by Astra's commitment to continuous rather than sporadic testing.
Astra not only uncovers vulnerabilities proactively but has helped us move from DevOps to DevSecOps
Their website was user-friendly & their continuous vulnerability scans were a pivotal factor in our choice to partner with them.
The combination of pentesting for SOC 2 & automated scanning that integrates into our CI pipelines is a game-changer.
I like the autonomy of running and re-running tests after fixes. Astra ensures we never deploy vulnerabilities to production.
We are impressed with Astra's dashboard and its amazing ‘automated and scheduled‘ scanning capabilities. Integrating these scans into our CI/CD pipeline was a breeze and saved us a lot of time.
We are impressed by Astra's commitment to continuous rather than sporadic testing.
Astra not only uncovers vulnerabilities proactively but has helped us move from DevOps to DevSecOps
Their website was user-friendly & their continuous vulnerability scans were a pivotal factor in our choice to partner with them.
The combination of pentesting for SOC 2 & automated scanning that integrates into our CI pipelines is a game-changer.
I like the autonomy of running and re-running tests after fixes. Astra ensures we never deploy vulnerabilities to production.
We are impressed with Astra's dashboard and its amazing ‘automated and scheduled‘ scanning capabilities. Integrating these scans into our CI/CD pipeline was a breeze and saved us a lot of time.
Ready to shift left and ship right?
Frequently asked questions
What is Fintech penetration testing?
What types of Fintech applications can be tested?
Astra’s penetration testing covers a wide range of fintech applications, including:
- Banking and digital payment platforms
- Lending, investment, and wealth management apps
- Payment gateways and checkout flows
- API-driven fintech services (Open Banking, DeFi, BNPL, etc.)
- Mobile banking and financial super apps
- Cloud-based fintech platforms and blockchain applications
How is penetration testing for fintech performed?
Astra follows a structured approach to fintech security testing:
- Reconnaissance and Mapping – Understanding how your fintech app, APIs, and cloud environment function.
- Automated and Manual Testing – Running over 10,000 security tests on OWASP Top 10, API misconfigurations, business logic flaws, and payment security risks.
- Exploitation and Validation – Simulating attacks on transaction flows, authentication mechanisms, and encryption protocols without disrupting operations.
- Reporting and Remediation – Delivering a detailed report with risk-based insights and guidance on fixing security issues.
- Re-testing and Certification – Once fixes are implemented, Astra conducts a free re-test and issues a Pentest Certificate for compliance and trust-building.
Do you follow any specific security standards for penetration testing?
Yes, Astra follows industry best practices, including:
- OWASP Top 10 – Protection against web and API vulnerabilities.
- PCI DSS – Ensuring secure payment processing.
- SOC 2 and ISO 27001 – Supporting fintech compliance requirements.
- NIST and CIS Frameworks – Strengthening cloud and infrastructure security.
Does penetration testing help with PCI DSS compliance?
Yes. PCI DSS Requirement 11.3 mandates regular penetration testing for businesses handling card transactions. Astra’s fintech pentesting ensures:
- Security of cardholder data and payment gateways
- Protection against transaction manipulation and API abuse
- A PCI-compliant penetration test report recognized by auditors
- Guidance on vulnerability remediation to meet PCI requirements
Astra can connect you with approved QSA partners if full PCI DSS certification is required.
Will penetration testing disrupt our financial services?
Astra’s penetration testing is designed to be non-intrusive and has zero downtime.
- Safe Testing Environment: Testing can be performed in staging, production, or both, depending on risk tolerance.
- Real-Time Alerts and Monitoring: Vulnerabilities are identified without affecting transactions.
- Secure and Controlled Exploitation: Astra uses ethical hacking techniques without disrupting financial operations.
Will I get a detailed report and certificate after the penetration test?
Yes. After the pentest, Astra provides:
- A detailed vulnerability report with risk-based insights and remediation steps.
- A re-test after fixes to confirm security improvements.
- A Pentest Certificate to demonstrate security commitment and compliance to regulators, partners, and customers.
