Mastering the cybersecurity domain in 2025
Discover how to future-proof your organization’s cybersecurity in 2025. This free guide from 6clicks explores core security domains, regulatory frameworks, and how to integrate GRC for scalable, resilient, and audit-ready programs. Essential reading for CISOs, risk managers, and compliance leaders.
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How are cybersecurity domains applied in the finance sector?
TL;DR: Financial institutions apply cybersecurity domains to protect digital assets, comply with regulations, and maintain customer trust—using frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and regional mandates like APRA CPS 234 and DORA.
The 6clicks expert guide Mastering the Cybersecurity Domain in 2025 highlights how the financial services industry faces some of the highest cybersecurity risks due to its central role in the global economy, high-value data, and interconnected digital infrastructure.
Banks, insurers, fintech firms, and capital markets players use the 8 cybersecurity domains as a blueprint to manage operational risk, secure customer data, and demonstrate compliance with regulators and auditors worldwide.
Domain application in finance:
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Security and risk management
Central to enterprise-wide risk modeling, board-level governance, and compliance with APRA, PCI DSS, and Basel standards. -
Asset security
Protects high-value customer data and payment processing systems using encryption, tokenization, and DLP. -
IAM & access control
Enforces strong authentication (e.g., MFA, biometrics) for workforce and customer access. -
Security operations
Deployed via 24/7 SOCs, SIEM/SOAR platforms, and incident response teams to meet regulatory SLAs. -
Security assessment & testing
Frequent red teaming and vulnerability scans mandated by regulators like MAS, FFIEC, and EBA. -
Software development security
Applies DevSecOps to digital banking apps and core platforms, with SBOMs and secure SDLC practices.
Why domains are critical in finance
With global regulations like:
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APRA CPS 234 (Australia)
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Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA – EU)
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NIST and GLBA (USA)
...financial firms are under pressure to demonstrate not just security controls—but resilience, reporting, and recoverability.
Cybersecurity domains help financial entities:
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Maintain continuity and availability of core systems
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Avoid fines, data breaches, and loss of market confidence
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Align with evolving regulatory expectations across regions
Operating in finance and facing complex regulatory demands?
Book a demo with 6clicks today to see how our platform helps banks, fintechs, and insurers implement the cybersecurity domains while aligning with DORA, APRA CPS 234, NIST CSF, and more.
