Red Team Security Testing
for Fintech
Red Team Security Testing for Fintech by Security Researchers With 150+ CVEs in SAP, IBM, Microsoft, CyberArk and more...
Red Team Security Testing Your Defenses
Most security programs follow this pattern:
Controls look good on paper.
Your SOC has detection rules.
Network segmentation between IT and OT is documented.
Everyone assumes the defenses work.
We show you what breaks, how it breaks, and what customer data is exposed
We simulate attackers who've breached your perimeter and test if they can reach payment processing infrastructure, manipulate transactions, or access customer funds. You see which attack paths work and if your defenses stop them.
Why Fintech Companies Choose AFINE for Red Team Security Testing
We've conducted red team security testing on fintech companies and payment platforms in production for 10 years. You get operators who know how adversaries move from initial compromise to payment processing systems, and reports showing exactly which controls failed. From assumed breach positions, we test lateral movement to transaction engines and customer data infrastructure.
Purple Team Mode Available
Most fintech clients choose purple team collaboration during red team security testing. Your SOC sees our activity in real time. We explain what we're doing, what it looks like in logs and how detection should work.
You get both security validation and immediate SOC improvements. Your analysts learn what sophisticated attacks look like while they're happening.
Our Services
What We Cover in Red Team Security Testing for Fintech
Payment Processing Infrastructure
We test lateral movement from internet-facing systems to payment engines during red team security testing. Cloud workload isolation effectiveness. Privilege escalation routes. API authentication controls. We map attack paths from compromised containers to transaction systems and customer data stores.
Payment Rails and Third-Party Integrations
We test attack paths to Stripe, Plaid, and payment processor connections. Webhook manipulation and replay attacks. OAuth flow exploitation. Testing if your SOC detects unauthorized access to payment gateway integrations before fund movement.
Mobile and Web Applications
We simulate account takeover and session hijacking attacks. API abuse bypassing rate limits and authorization. Transaction manipulation through race conditions. Testing if fraud detection stops sophisticated attacks on customer authentication and payment flows.
Admin Panels and Internal Tools
We test access paths to privileged dashboards, customer support tools, and operational systems. Testing if compromising these panels leads to unauthorized fund transfer capability or customer data access.
SOC Detection and Response
We test if your SOC detects sophisticated attacks on fintech infrastructure through red team security testing. Do SIEM rules fire on lateral movement to payment systems? Does EDR catch credential access? Purple team mode provides real-time feedback on detection capabilities.
Third-Party Integration Security
We assess payment processor, banking API, and identity provider integration points. Authorization across external connections. Whether compromise at one integration provides access to customer funds and whether monitoring covers third-party activity.
Insider Threat Simulation
We test what happens when legitimate access gets abused - developer accounts compromised, production data exfiltrated from CI/CD pipelines, malicious activity from authenticated APIs. Testing if your monitoring catches insider threats that look like normal deployment activity.
AI/ML Security Testing
We test AI systems fintech companies deploy - prompt injection on customer service chatbots, fraud detection model manipulation, recommendation system poisoning. Data extraction from model outputs. Testing if guardrails prevent unauthorized access to customer data or manipulation of transaction scoring.
The Enterprise Security Software We Hacked
Our red team security testing operators discover vulnerabilities in the platforms financial technology companies depend on. We exploit both known CVEs and the vulnerabilities nobody's documented yet.
Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML) allows remote code execution via crafted web content
SQL injection in F5 BIG-IP AFM (Advanced Firewall Manager) allows database attacks on security appliance
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Weak password encryption in IBM i Access Client Solutions allows attackers to decrypt stored passwords and access connected systems
View All CVEs We've Published
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The AFINE Adaptive Security Framework (AASF)
A framework developed from a decade of security assessments and continuously refined as attack methods evolve. Our methodology reflects current threat patterns and the practical security decisions organizations face as their attack surface expands.
Fix-It Roadmap
Testing Built for Your Infrastructure
Dual-Track Reporting
Immediate Risk Intelligence
Fix-It Roadmap
Remediation prioritized by exploitability in your environment. You get CVSS scores and attack chain documentation showing what adversaries would target first in your payment infrastructure.
Tailored Red Team Engagement
Red team security testing methodology tailored to your cloud-native architecture, API landscape, and regulatory requirements.
Dual-Track Reporting
Security engineers receive exploitation details and proof-of-concept code. Leadership receives business impact analysis covering operational risk, safety exposure, and regulatory compliance.
Immediate Risk Intelligence
Authorized stakeholders receive confidential briefings on critical findings during red team security testing. You see what we've compromised and potential business impact as testing progresses.
Fix-It Roadmap
Priority-ranked remediation based on exploitability in your specific environment - not just CVSS scores in isolation. We give you specific implementation guidance so your teams know exactly what to fix, how to approach it, and why it matters for your setup.
Security Engagement Designed for Your Organization
We build our approach around your specific architecture, threat landscape, and how your business actually operates.
Dual-Track Reporting
Your technical teams get the full exploitation details and working proof-of-concepts they need. Leadership gets business impact: regulatory exposure, operational risk, revenue implications. No one's stuck playing translator.
Immediate Risk Intelligence
Critical findings come to you within 48 hours. We don't bury them in a final report you'll see weeks later. Your teams can start fixing immediately.
We’re ready to deliver next-level security
Why Organizations Trust Us
AFINE moved from third-choice pentesting supplier to first-choice partner. They keep finding important, and in a few cases even critical issues in places where other pentesters have not found them.
AFINE has been our security testing partner since 2020, consistently delivering exceptional results. Their team identifies advanced vulnerabilities that significantly strengthen our security posture. Reports clearly explain risks with actionable detail for rapid remediation. They consistently meet our aggressive deadlines while maintaining flexibility. Highly recommended as a trusted cybersecurity partner.
I am super impressed. This is really thorough. You have uncovered vulnerabilities that our previous pentest failed to detect. Incredible work. Thank you very much!
We've partnered with AFINE for over 5 years, during which they've conducted dozens of security audits for BGK - including penetration tests, security analyses, abuse testing, and source code reviews. Their work consistently meets the highest standards, delivers on time, and provides excellent value. I highly recommend AFINE for their professionalism, flexibility, and collaborative approach.
The AFINE team performed application analysis and tests of IT environments for us. Provision of services - at the highest level. Information received and knowledge transferred - priceless. I recommend it with a clear conscience, although you have to be prepared for strong impressions.
AFINE delivered sharply prioritized, high-impact findings that allowed us to focus our security efforts exactly where they mattered most. There was no wasted time on low-risk noise - only clear, actionable issues with real business relevance. The engagement was efficient, communication was excellent, and the return on investment was immediately evident.
Red Team Security Testing FAQ
Let's Discuss Your Security Posture
We scope every red team exercise based on your infrastructure and threat landscape. Book an assessment below to discuss your requirements.
