International association

Cybersecurity
for the financial sector

An alliance of cybersecurity experts protecting banks, fintech, retail and marketplaces across Russia, Kazakhstan, the UAE, Europe and Uzbekistan.

RU · KZ · AE · EU · UZ

Cybersecurity team in an operations center

Positioning

5 regions · RU·KZ·AE·EU·UZ

The Fintech Security Association is an international voluntary association of companies delivering cybersecurity for financial institutions (banks and fintech) and commerce platforms (retail and marketplaces) across different countries. As a non-profit expert community, we work to safeguard our members' professional interests while pursuing socially beneficial goals.

International

Companies from Russia, Kazakhstan, the UAE, Europe and Uzbekistan.

Voluntary

An alliance of independent companies, united by a shared vision and approach to tackling information-security challenges.

Non-profit

Protecting members' professional interests while pursuing socially beneficial goals.

Expert-led

Consolidating the practice and analytics of market participants.

Mission

We unite our members to advance information-security technologies — developing tailored approaches and promoting cyber-defense methodologies and guidelines.

Who it's for BanksFintechRetailMarketplaces

Goals

Key focus areas

01

Expert community and knowledge

We connect cybersecurity professionals, drawing on real-world experience in protecting the financial sector, retail, and marketplaces, to share expert knowledge with the market.

02

Research, standards, innovation

We study emerging threat trends and develop innovative approaches, guidelines, and cyber-defense standards for the financial market.

03

Growing the market and talent

We support innovative companies entering the market, help specialists sharpen their skills, and contribute to talent development via our experts' guidance.

04

Protecting business and customer trust

We prevent financial losses, ensure business continuity, and build a secure payment perimeter, reinforcing end customers' confidence in companies' payment systems.

Members and locations

Association members by region

Map of the association's presence
Presence: RU · KZ · AE · EU · UZ

Research

Research Center analytics

The center systematically gathers and compiles market analytics: vulnerability statistics across the financial sector, industry risks, and the progress of members' expert projects.

Vulnerability statistics · January–May 2026

0

vulnerabilities identified through penetration testing

Association research center
0%

high and critical severity

Association research center
0%

low severity

Association research center
Project geography
Russia53,5%
CIS29,4%
Europe14,1%
Asia and the Persian Gulf2,9%

Top 5 vulnerabilities by industry

Banks

Use of components with known vulnerabilities
Credentials stored in plaintext (text files, remote-administration software)
Unauthorized storage of payment-card data
Incorrect security configuration
Network and NTLM relay attacks

Fintech

Use of components with known vulnerabilities
Authorization and access control
Incorrect security configuration
Default credentials and weak dictionary passwords
Misconfigurations and insecure service settings

Retail and marketplaces

Disclosure of confidential data
Authorization and access control
Authentication and session management
SMS bundle exhaustion (OTP abuse)
Vulnerabilities in loyalty and rewards programs

Source: the Association's research center.

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