Strengthening our defences together: Cyber Awareness Month 2025 at FXC Intelligence
October isn’t just another month on the calendar; it’s a moment to focus on protecting the foundations of our digital world. At FXC Intelligence, we’re marking Cyber Awareness Month by reaffirming our commitment to information security, resilience and continuous improvement.
As an ISO/IEC 27001:2022-certified organisation, we take cybersecurity seriously. Every insight, dataset and connection we deliver is built on secure systems and rigorous standards. Our aim this month is simple: to raise awareness, empower people and strengthen defences across our teams, our partners and the wider payments ecosystem.
Why cyber awareness matters in payments
In the fast-moving world of cross-border payments, cyber threats evolve daily. For data-driven organisations like ours, cyber resilience isn’t optional, it’s essential.
A single vulnerability can compromise trust, disrupt data flow and impact entire value chains. From phishing attempts and ransomware to supplier breaches and cloud misconfigurations, the risks are real, but so are the opportunities to defend against them.
That’s why this Cyber Awareness Month, we’re taking action to reinforce our proactive approach to risk management, security governance and awareness training. Because protecting data isn’t just IT’s responsibility, it’s everyone’s.
What ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification means
Our ISO 27001:2022 certification demonstrates that we maintain a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS), the globally recognised framework for safeguarding information assets.
Here’s what that means in practice:
- Risk identification and control: We regularly assess threats across our systems, suppliers and operations.
- Structured policies and procedures: Covering data handling, network access, supplier security and employee awareness.
- Continuous improvement: Security at FXC Intelligence isn’t static, it evolves with the threat landscape.
For our partners, this translates to confidence that every interaction, integration and data exchange meets the highest standards of payments data security.
Our cyber awareness focus
1. People as the first line of defence
Most incidents start with a single action: a misplaced click, a reused password or an overlooked alert. That’s why we continuously invest in cybersecurity awareness training and open communication across teams. Everyone plays a role in keeping data safe.
2. Staying ahead of emerging threats
We continuously monitor and respond to new risks: AI-driven phishing, deep-fake impersonation, API exploitation and supply-chain vulnerabilities. Regular reviews, penetration testing and ISO 27001 control validation ensure we stay one step ahead.
3. Embedding a strong security culture
Security is part of who we are. From onboarding to leadership, we promote clear, practical policies and encourage open discussion about suspicious activity. A strong culture turns awareness into action and resilience into habit.
Practical steps everyone can take
Whether you’re part of FXC Intelligence or one of our global partners, small steps make a big difference:
- Use strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) everywhere.
- Think before you click: verify unexpected messages or links before acting.
- Stay updated: install patches and updates as soon as they’re released.
- Work securely on the go: avoid public Wi-Fi unless protected by a VPN.
- Report quickly: don’t ignore suspicious behaviour or near misses.
- Check supplier security: ensure vendors align with your ISMS and compliance standards.
These habits don’t just protect systems, they protect reputations, relationships and business continuity.
Building a resilient future for payments data
Data integrity and trust are central to our mission. Our clients rely on accurate, secure intelligence, and maintaining that trust requires vigilance.
This Cyber Awareness Month, we’re encouraging everyone in the industry to take a closer look at how they manage and protect information. Strong cyber hygiene, a well-structured ISMS and a culture of responsibility are the cornerstones of long-term resilience in the digital economy.
At FXC Intelligence, we’re proud of the safeguards we’ve built and the standards we uphold, but we know awareness is what keeps them strong. Together, we can make cybersecurity second nature across the payments industry.
