How does Pico balance security with low-latency trading requirements?

Pico's security team has 30+ years combined capital markets experience. We architect security controls using hardware acceleration (ASIC-based firewalls), optimized rulesets, strategic placement at network edge rather than in the critical trading path, and latency-aware monitoring.

What does SOC 2 Type 2 accreditation mean?

SOC 2 Type 2 is an independent third-party audit of Pico's security controls covering Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. Type 2 means the auditor tested controls over a period (typically 6-12 months) to verify they operate effectively over time.

Can Pico help with security for client-managed infrastructure?

Yes. Security services can extend to environments not fully managed by Pico. This includes security consulting, architecture reviews, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security tool deployment for client-owned infrastructure.

How often are penetration tests and security assessments performed?

Pico conducts annual third-party penetration testing as part of SOC 2 compliance. Additional vulnerability scanning occurs continuously via automated tools. Clients can request dedicated penetration tests for their specific environments.

What happens during a security incident?

Pico follows a formalized incident response process: Detection by 24/7 SOC via SIEM and IDS/IPS, Containment to isolate affected systems, Eradication to remove threats, Recovery with validation, and Post-incident analysis with lessons learned. Clients are notified according to severity and contractual obligations.

How quickly can Pico respond to zero-day vulnerabilities?

Critical zero-day vulnerabilities are assessed within hours, with emergency patching or compensating controls deployed within 24-48 hours. Defense-in-depth approach provides protection even before patches are available.

What financial services regulations does Pico support?

Pico's security framework supports NYDFS Cybersecurity Requirements, SEC requirements, MiFID II, and regional banking regulations. Specific compliance can be discussed based on your regulatory obligations.

Security

Enterprise security without compromising latency: SOC 2 Type 2 accredited, GDPR compliant, designed for financial services with 30+ years combined capital markets experience.

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SOC 2 Type 2 accreditation and GDPR compliance

Defense-in-depth security with firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption

Dedicated security staff with 30+ years financial services experience

Security monitoring platform with real-time alerting

What security services does Pico provide for financial services?

Pico provides enterprise security designed specifically for financial services including network and host-based security, threat and vulnerability management, identity and access management, 24/7 security monitoring, and audit/compliance services. All services are SOC 2 Type 2 accredited, GDPR compliant, and aligned with NIST framework, critically, implemented by a dedicated security team with 30+ years combined capital markets experience who understand how to balance security with ultra-low-latency requirements.

Five core security capabilities

Pico's security program covers every aspect of financial infrastructure protection, from network perimeter to compliance reporting.

Network & Host Based Security

Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux), TCP Wrappers, firewall (IPTables/SolarSecure), role-based authentication, and least privileged access model.

Threat & Vulnerability Management

Continuous vulnerability scanning, threat intelligence integration, proactive weakness identification, and financial services-focused threat monitoring.

Identity & Access Management

Least privilege enforcement, seamless global integration, regular access reviews, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC).

Enterprise Security Monitoring

Global SIEM platform, real-time event processing and alerting, IDS/IPS, 24/7 security operations center (SOC), and advanced threat intelligence.

Audit & Compliance Services

SOC 2 Type 2 compliance support, GDPR assistance, NIST framework alignment, regular audits and reporting, and regulatory transparency.

Defense-in-depth security approach

Perimeter defenses

Enterprise-grade firewalls and ACLs
Secure web gateway and sandboxing for threat analysis
DDoS protection and rate limiting
Perimeter security monitoring with real-time alerting

Network security

Network segregation and segmentation isolating environments
IDS/IPS deployed throughout infrastructure
Encrypted connectivity: VPN, TLS 1.2+, AES-256
VLANs and microsegmentation limiting lateral movement

Host-based controls

Host-based firewalls (IPTables, firewalld)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for threat hunting
SELinux mandatory access controls
Role-based authentication and least privileged access

Data protection

Encryption at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2+)
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) monitoring
Hardware security modules (HSM) for key management
Secure data destruction following NIST 800-88

Compliance frameworks and certifications

Pico's security program is built on recognized industry frameworks with independent third-party verification.

SOC 2 Type 2

Independent third-party attestation covering security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Annual audits and reporting.

GDPR Compliance

EU data protection regulation compliance with data subject rights management and privacy by design principles.

NIST Framework

Aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover.

Industry standards

Following COBIT, ISO best practices. Compliance with financial services regulations and regular assessments.

Security FAQs

Enterprise security for financial services: SOC 2 Type 2 accredited, GDPR compliant, NIST framework. Defense-in-depth with firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, multi-factor authentication, and 24/7 security monitoring for trading infrastructure.

Secure your trading infrastructure with financial services expertise

Talk to a Pico security specialist about security requirements, compliance needs, and how enterprise security can be implemented without compromising trading performance.

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