3 Simple Security Checks Every Finance Firm Should Do Regularly
Published 24 October 2025
Keeping your systems secure doesn’t always mean big projects or expensive software. Often, small, consistent actions make the biggest difference.
Here are three things finance firms can do this week to strengthen their defences.
1. Verify your backups
It’s not enough to have backups, they need to be recent and actually restorable. Test them regularly. The last thing you want to discover during a ransomware attack is that your backups are months out of date or corrupted.
2. Review login activity
Most systems log user activity. Take a few minutes to check for unusual access - logins at strange times, from unfamiliar locations, or failed login attempts. These can be early signs of compromised accounts.
3. Promote awareness
Remind staff to be alert to phishing emails, suspicious attachments, and fake login prompts. Encourage them to report anything odd, no matter how small. Fast reporting can stop a minor issue from becoming a breach.
Why it matters
These actions take less than an hour but dramatically reduce risk. Cybersecurity doesn’t need to be overwhelming. The key is to build good habits and stay consistent.
At Maple, we help financial firms turn these small practices into part of their everyday operations, strengthening security without disrupting business.
