To identify the key cybersecurity risks faced by FinTech companies in digital financial services.
To analyze the vulnerabilities in digital payments, lending platforms, and API-based integrations.
To evaluate the impact of cyber threats on customer trust, data privacy, and financial stability.
To explore mitigation strategies and technologies used by FinTech firms to prevent cyberattacks.
To study the regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements related to cybersecurity in the FinTech sector.
Conduct a literature review on cybersecurity threats specific to FinTech platforms (e.g., phishing, data breaches, DDoS attacks).
Identify and categorize risks across FinTech verticals—payments, lending, wealth tech, insurance tech, etc.
Study real-life case studies of cyberattacks on FinTech companies and their consequences.
Analyze common mitigation practices such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, and AI-based fraud detection.
Evaluate the role of regulatory bodies (e.g., RBI, CERT-In) in setting cybersecurity standards for FinTech.
Interview industry experts or IT security professionals (if feasible) to gain practical perspectives.
Prepare a comprehensive report outlining risk categories, mitigation strategies, regulatory considerations, and best practices for FinTech companies.
