Cybersecurity
EndpointCentralised endpoint protection, real-time threat monitoring, and automated containment across all devices.
- Next-generation endpoint protection
- Centralised threat monitoring
- Automated incident containment
Financial Services Technology
Resilient IT Infrastructure
for Financial Services
Financial operations depend on systems that are always available. Sentire builds and manages high-availability infrastructure, endpoint security, and disaster recovery for SACCOs, MFIs, insurance firms, and fintech businesses.
Industry Challenges
What Financial Services Institutions Face
01
Zero tolerance for downtime
Member transactions, loan disbursements, and payment processing cannot be interrupted. A system outage during business hours is a direct financial and reputational loss.
02
Ransomware and cyber threats
Financial institutions are a primary target. Credential theft, ransomware, and phishing attacks are all rising, and a successful attack can take operations offline for days.
03
Regulatory and audit requirements
The Central Bank of Kenya, SASRA, and other regulators impose IT governance and risk management requirements. Systems must be auditable and recoverable.
04
Member and client data protection
The Data Protection Act 2019 requires that personal and financial data is handled with appropriate technical controls. Gaps in security expose the organisation to regulatory action.
Cybersecurity
Multi-Layered Protection Against Financial Cyber Threats
Financial institutions face a persistent and sophisticated threat landscape. We deploy centralised endpoint protection, email security, and network monitoring to detect and contain threats before they cause damage.
Sophos Intercept X Advanced
AdvancedAI-powered endpoint protection with deep learning threat detection and active adversary response.
- Deep learning threat detection
- Anti-ransomware with rollback
- Centralised policy management
Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery That Meets Regulatory Standards
Regulators require that financial institutions maintain documented, tested disaster recovery plans. We design, implement, and test recovery procedures that bring systems back online within defined time objectives.
Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery
DRAutomated encrypted backups with documented RTOs and RTPs, tested against your regulatory requirements.
- Automated daily encrypted backups
- Documented RTO and RTP targets
- Annual tested recovery drills
Restore to Cloud
Cloud DRFailover to cloud infrastructure when primary systems are unavailable, minimising transaction downtime.
- Cloud failover environment
- Near-instant failover activation
- Cost-effective standby model
DR Plan for Kenyan Regulatory Compliance
AuditA tested Disaster Recovery Plan document with defined RTOs/RPOs, restore time certifications, and an annual test report that meets Kenyan regulatory audit requirements.
- Tested DR plan document
- RTOs/RPOs and certification
- Annual test report for audits
Network Infrastructure
High-Availability Networks for Financial Operations
Core banking systems, payment gateways, and member portals require resilient network infrastructure with redundant links, fast failover, and segmented traffic to isolate financial data from general office use.
Managed Switching and VLANs
SegmentationSeparate VLANs for core banking, payment processing, admin, and guest traffic with policy enforcement.
- Core banking VLAN isolation
- Payment network segmentation
- Centralised switch management
Network Infrastructure Review
AuditIdentify vulnerabilities in your current network, assess redundancy gaps, and get a remediation roadmap.
- Full network topology audit
- Redundancy and failover assessment
- Remediation priority roadmap
Physical Security
Physical Access Control for Branches and Server Rooms
Branch offices, server rooms, and cash handling areas need biometric access control with tamper-proof audit trails. We install and manage ZKTeco systems that integrate with your HR records.
Biometric Access Control
AccessFingerprint and face readers for server rooms, vaults, and restricted branch areas with full audit trails.
- Face and fingerprint verification
- Zone-based access policies
- Compliance-ready audit logs
IP CCTV Installation
SurveillanceBranch and ATM surveillance with AI detection, remote monitoring, and long-term NVR storage.
- AI human and vehicle detection
- ATM and branch coverage
- Remote monitoring via secure app
Managed IT Support
Managed IT Support for Financial Institutions
Financial operations run on reliable technology. Our managed IT service provides proactive monitoring, fast remote support, and on-site engineering, all covered under a predictable monthly agreement that supports your IT governance requirements.
Get a support quote- Remote helpdesk for operations and admin staff
- 24/7 infrastructure and endpoint monitoring
- On-site engineer dispatch for hardware failures
- Monthly IT governance and security report
- Asset and software licence management
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions
Financial Sector IT Risk Requirements
Regulated financial institutions must maintain documented IT risk management frameworks, including disaster recovery plans, access control policies, and incident response procedures. Our infrastructure documentation and recovery testing meets Kenyan financial sector audit requirements.
Kenyan Financial Services Compliance
Financial services regulators require institutions to maintain secure, reliable IT systems and client data protection controls. We implement the technical layer of your compliance programme, covering network security, access control, encryption, and audit-ready documentation.
Kenya Data Protection Act (DPA 2019)
Financial institutions handle large volumes of personal data. The DPA 2019 requires appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect member and client data from unauthorised access or disclosure.
Sentire provides technical implementation. Engage qualified legal and compliance advisors for formal regulatory interpretation and filing.
Build an IT Foundation That Meets Regulatory Standards
Our engineers carry out a free IT assessment, map your current infrastructure against your regulatory requirements, and recommend a phased remediation plan.