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SWIFT CSP Attestation Services for Secure Financial Messaging

Strengthen security across SWIFT-connected environments through structured SWIFT CSP attestation services designed to support compliance, reduce cyber exposure, and improve trust in financial transaction operations.

What is SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP)?

SWIFT Customer Security Programme is a mandatory initiative established by SWIFT to help financial institutions protect their SWIFT-related environment against cyber threats. Organizations connected to the SWIFT network are expected to implement applicable controls under the Customer Security Controls Framework and submit an annual SWIFT security attestation.

 

A structured SWIFT CSP attestation process helps organizations demonstrate stronger security readiness, improve CSCF compliance, and support secure financial messaging operations through annual declaration and evidence-backed review.

Key Assessment Areas

Customer Security Controls Framework Review

Assess the implementation of mandatory and relevant advisory controls under the Customer Security Controls Framework for SWIFT-connected environments.

Independent Assessment Readiness Review

Review control implementation, supporting evidence, and readiness for the required SWIFT independent assessment process.

SWIFT Environment Security Review

Evaluate the security of systems, infrastructure, and operating environments that support SWIFT usage and financial messaging.

Attestation and Compliance Review

Support annual SWIFT security attestation preparation and strengthen CSCF compliance across SWIFT-related operations.

SWIFT CSP Attestation Process

Scope Definition

Define critical assets, including data, systems, applications, and business processes.

Threat and Vulnerability Analysis

Map threats against weaknesses through structured vulnerability and risk assessment.

Gap Identification

Identify weaknesses, missing controls, and remediation priorities that may affect SWIFT security readiness and compliance.

Independent Assessment Support

Support organizations in preparing for the SWIFT independent assessment required to back the annual attestation process.

KYC-Security Attestation Readiness

Help organizations improve control maturity and prepare for annual submission through the KYC-Security Attestation process.

Benefits of SWIFT CSP Attestation

For Your Organization

Improve cybersecurity posture

Strengthen SWIFT security controls across connected systems and reduce exposure to cyber threats.

Support annual attestation and strengthen alignment with the Customer Security Controls Framework.

Improve control effectiveness in environments supporting secure financial messaging and critical transaction flows.

Support trust among correspondent banks, counterparties, and regulators through stronger SWIFT CSP attestation readiness.

Who Can Benefit of SWIFT CSP Attestation Services?

Banks and Financial Institutions using the SWIFT network and requiring annual SWIFT security attestation support

Correspondent Banking Organizations strengthening controls across SWIFT-related messaging and transaction environments

Regulated Financial Entities seeking stronger protection, governance, and financial messaging security

Financial Service Providers operating SWIFT-connected infrastructure and improving readiness through SWIFT independent assessment support

Organizations Managing Critical Financial Messaging Environments that need structured support for CSCF compliance and annual attestation readiness

Why Choose CBQA Global

Structured SWIFT CSP Approach

A practical approach focused on SWIFT security controls, evidence readiness, and attestation support across SWIFT-related environments.

Relevant for Financial Messaging Environments

Designed for organizations operating critical financial messaging and transaction systems connected to the SWIFT network.

Aligned with SWIFT Requirements

Supports assessment and attestation readiness in line with SWIFT Customer Security Programme, the Customer Security Controls Framework, and the annual KYC-Security Attestation process.

Focused on Trust and Operational Security

Helps organizations strengthen secure financial messaging, reduce risk exposure, and support reliable operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find Answers to Your Questions Here

What is SWIFT Customer Security Programme?

SWIFT Customer Security Programme is a mandatory SWIFT initiative that helps organizations protect their SWIFT-related environment against cyber threats.

SWIFT CSP attestation is the annual declaration submitted by SWIFT users to confirm their level of compliance with the Customer Security Controls Framework.

A SWIFT independent assessment helps confirm that applicable controls are implemented and that the organization is ready to support annual attestation requirements.

KYC-Security Attestation is the annual SWIFT submission process used to declare compliance status against applicable security controls.

Financial institutions and other SWIFT users operating a SWIFT-related environment can benefit from structured SWIFT CSP attestation and compliance support.

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