Independent Compliance Review :
SC Guidelines on Technology Risk
Achieve Regulatory Compliance & Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Resilience
As digital transformation accelerates across the financial sector, regulatory compliance is no longer optional—it is a necessity. The Securities Commission (SC) Guidelines on Technology Risk Management (TRM) mandate financial institutions to implement robust governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and incident response frameworks.
AKATI Sekurity’s Independent Compliance Review provides an objective, third-party assessment of your organization’s adherence to these guidelines—ensuring that your technology risk management framework aligns with SC’s evolving regulatory expectations.
What Are the SC Guidelines on Technology Risk Management?
The Guidelines on Technology Risk Management (TRM), issued under Section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA), establish regulatory expectations for financial institutions to:
✅ Govern Technology Risks – Board and senior management must oversee IT risk, cybersecurity, and compliance.
✅ Strengthen Cybersecurity Resilience – Institutions must implement proactive threat detection, cyber defense, and recovery plans.
✅ Ensure Third-Party Risk Management – Any outsourced IT services, including cloud providers, must comply with stringent security controls.
✅ Implement Incident Response & Notification – All technology incidents, cyber breaches, and near-miss eventsmust be reported to SC immediately.
Who Must Comply?
These guidelines apply to:
✔ Banks & Financial Institutions
✔ Investment Firms & Securities Traders
✔ Payment System Operators & E-Money Issuers
✔ Insurance & Takaful Operators
✔ Capital Market Service License Holders
Failure to comply may result in regulatory penalties, reputational risks, and potential financial sanctions.
Why Choose AKATI Sekurity for Your SC TRM Compliance Review
Achieving compliance with SC’s Technology Risk Management (TRM) Guidelines requires more than just internal assessments—it demands expert insights, independent validation, and strategic remediation planning. AKATI Sekurity’s SC TRM Compliance Review provides a comprehensive, third-party evaluation to ensure your institution is fully aligned with regulatory expectations while strengthening cyber resilience and governance.
How We Ensure Your Compliance Success
Independent, Unbiased Compliance Assessment
We conduct an objective, third-party review of your cybersecurity framework, governance policies, and risk management controls, ensuring full transparency and regulatory alignment.
Gap Analysis & Risk Prioritization
Our experts perform a detailed compliance gap assessment, identifying non-compliance areas, risk exposure, and security weaknesses—helping you address issues before regulatory audits.
Strengthening Cyber Resilience & IT Governance
We assess and enhance your IT security posture, cloud risk management, third-party vendor security, and cybersecurity incident response frameworks, ensuring they align with SC’s latest TRM requirements.
SC-Compliant Reporting & Documentation
Our compliance team delivers audit-ready reports with actionable remediation plans, ensuring you can demonstrate compliance while mitigating regulatory risks.