Cybersecurity Audit & Protection Strategy for Zenith Capital
Project Overview:
Zenith Capital, a leading financial services provider, engaged Midela Solutions to strengthen its cybersecurity posture following growing concerns over ransomware, phishing, and regulatory compliance. The bank needed to protect sensitive customer financial data, secure its online banking platforms, and meet strict financial industry regulations.
Our Solution:
Midela Solutions delivered a comprehensive cybersecurity solution, covering:
- Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT): Identified critical security gaps across the bank’s internal and customer-facing systems.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA): Rolled out MFA across online banking, internal apps, and admin portals to prevent unauthorized access.
- Firewall and intrusion detection systems (IDS): Deployed next-gen firewalls and IDS to monitor and block malicious traffic in real time.
- Data encryption upgrades: Implemented end-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest, securing sensitive financial records.
- Cybersecurity awareness training: Conducted organization-wide training, reducing phishing susceptibility through simulated attacks.
- Regulatory compliance advisory: Helped the bank align with South Africa’s POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) and international standards (PCI DSS).
Results & Impact:
- Discovered and resolved 32 high-risk vulnerabilities within the first audit cycle
- Reduced phishing click-through rates by 60% following employee training
- Achieved full compliance with POPIA and PCI DSS within 6 months
- Zero critical security incidents reported in the 18 months following implementation
- Strengthened customer trust and boosted cybersecurity maturity across all business units
Client Feedback:
“The team at Midela Solutions provided exactly what we needed: a robust, scalable cybersecurity solution. Their proactive approach has helped us stay ahead of threats while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.” – Sipho Mokoena, Chief Information Security Officer, Zenith Capital.
