Due diligence before contracting
Before entering into a contractual arrangement on ICT services, a financial entity shall identify and assess the relevant risks and "undertake all due diligence on prospective ICT third-party service providers".
Independent security assurance
Evidence foundA current SOC 2 report or ISO/IEC 27001 certificate is the usual evidence that a supplier operates appropriate security measures.
- SOC 2Vendor states SOC 2 Type II on its trust centreas of 21 Sep 2026
- SOC 2 report"Architect SOC 2 Type II Report (Period: 2025-05-01 to 2025-10-31)" on the trust centreas of 21 Sep 2026
- SOC 2 report"Architect SOC 2 Type II Report (Period: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30)" on the trust centreas of 21 Sep 2026
Security testing and documentation
Evidence foundA penetration test report, a completed standard questionnaire (SIG, CAIQ, HECVAT) or security documentation shows how the supplier tests and runs its controls.
- Penetration testing"Are there regular security audits and penetration tests conducted?" Yes. Within conducts security audits and penetration tests at least annually, using both internal processes and third-party assessments to ensure ongoing security.as of 21 Sep 2026
- Security policy or overview"Information Security Policies and Procedures (2026-2027)" on the trust centreas of 21 Sep 2026