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Penetration Testing for Financial Institutions

The financial industry is a top target for cyberattacks, with threat actors often driven by profit. Banks, credit unions, payment processors, and fintech platforms face constant risks, from data breaches to wire fraud and unauthorized access to critical infrastructure.

At Artifice Security, we’ve performed hundreds of penetration tests across the financial sector, helping institutions uncover vulnerabilities before adversaries can exploit them. Our team specializes in simulating real-world attacks that demonstrate how sensitive data can be exfiltrated or how funds might be transferred through internal misconfigurations or poorly secured APIs.

Whether you require testing for SWIFT systems, mobile banking apps, internal networks, or customer-facing portals, we tailor our approach to align with financial compliance frameworks like FFIEC, GLBA, and PCI-DSS. Our penetration testing for financial institutions delivers the clarity and depth needed to strengthen your security posture and meet regulatory demands.

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PCI-DSS Penetration Testing for Retail & Card Processors

Retail businesses and card processors operate in one of the most heavily regulated and frequently targeted environments. From POS systems to backend cardholder databases, attackers search for weak points that can compromise consumer data and payment infrastructure.

Artifice Security provides in-depth PCI-DSS penetration testing and network segmentation assessments designed to meet and exceed compliance requirements. We work directly with your Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) to ensure your in-scope systems align with PCI-DSS 4.0 and other industry mandates.

Whether you’re a global retailer or a regional processor, we identify risks in everything from wireless networks and API integrations to misconfigured firewalls and overlooked data flows. Our retail penetration testing services help you proactively address vulnerabilities that could lead to cardholder data breaches or non-compliance penalties.

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SCADA and ICS Security Assessments for Energy & Utilities

Energy and utility companies are high-value targets for cyberattacks due to their critical role in national infrastructure. Whether electric, oil, gas, or renewable, these industries depend on complex systems like SCADA and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) that require specialized security assessments.

Artifice Security provides tailored penetration testing and red team operations for power plants, grid operators, and energy suppliers. We test embedded systems, HMIs, RTUs, data historians, and more, with deep knowledge of protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and OPC-UA.

Our consultants understand regulatory mandates such as NERC CIP, NIST 800-82, and DOE Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Models. We don’t just identify technical vulnerabilities, we help you mitigate operational risks while maintaining uptime and regulatory alignment.

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Healthcare Penetration Testing & HIPAA Security Risk Assessments

The healthcare sector faces unique cybersecurity challenges, with outdated systems, specialized medical devices, and strict patient privacy requirements. Unlike traditional corporate networks, healthcare environments often include complex integrations between EHR systems, patient portals, diagnostic machines, and prescription platforms.

Artifice Security brings hands-on experience with hospital networks, donor registry platforms, and healthcare SaaS platforms. Our consultants have tested everything from infusion pump protocols and HL7 data transmissions to internal employee access controls.

We provide in-depth penetration testing aligned with HIPAA, HITECH, and NIST 800-66 standards, identifying exposures that could lead to PHI disclosure, data tampering, or ransomware impact. We deliver actionable results that make sense to your technical and compliance teams alike, ensuring your healthcare cybersecurity posture is resilient and accountable.

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Cybersecurity Due Diligence for Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions carry significant hidden risk, not just from financial liabilities, but from inherited cybersecurity weaknesses. Legacy systems, unknown vulnerabilities, or dormant malware from the acquired company can become major liabilities if not uncovered early.

Artifice Security specializes in cybersecurity due diligence for M&A transactions, helping acquirers assess the real security posture of target organizations. We uncover legacy risks in infrastructure, application code, configurations, or access controls that could expose your business to future incidents or compliance violations.

Our team helps you quantify technical debt, validate asset integrity, and map inherited risks so you can make informed decisions before closing. Whether you’re acquiring a startup or merging with an enterprise, we deliver clarity and peace of mind through actionable security due diligence.