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SWIFT CSP & SNB SIC Assessment 

Attestation won't wait

SWIFT CSP and SNB SIC assessment for Swiss banks: Structured, risk-based, and pragmatic. Partner with a team that has already completed over 50 assessments for Swiss financial institutions. 

The challenge: More controls, tighter deadlines, fewer resources 

Since 2021, the annual SWIFT self-attestation must be supported by an independent external assessment. Swiss institutions in the SNB Swiss Interbank Clearing must also meet the requirements of the SIC Endpoint Security Framework (EPS). 

Coordination

Significant effort across IT, security, risk, and compliance—often without clear internal ownership. 

Documentation

Seamless evidence for every mandatory and recommended control, fully auditable for auditors and counterparties. 

Resources

Time, personnel, or specific CSP/SIC expertise are usually lacking internally right when they are needed most. 

Deadline

A missed or superficial assessment increases the risk during attestation, auditing, and certification. 

Our methodology: Six phases. One assessment for both CSP and SIC 

Running separate projects for SWIFT CSP and SNB SIC costs twice as much, and the controls overlap. We assess both in a single, structured process. 

  • Scoping : We define the perimeter and clarify whether to include only CSP or also SNB SIC EPS. We also determine the architecture type, affected assets, connectivity, and involved third parties. 
  • Kick-off : We establish clear governance structures from day one. This includes communication channels, schedules, milestones, and responsibilities, which we coordinate with your team and our assessors. 
  • Identifying vulnerabilities : We review the relevant documents, map them against the applicable SWIFT controls, and ask targeted questions. We also request the necessary evidence and maintain an ongoing dialogue. 
  • Risk assessment : We assess every mandatory control and make a formal compliance decision. In doing so, we define pragmatic measures and weigh the risk against feasibility. 
  • Documentation : You receive a complete assessment package including a completion letter, assessment report, and attestation documents. For SIC, we supplement the documentation with the relevant EPS requirements. 
  • Results presentation : In a structured debriefing, we explain the scope, compliance status, existing gaps, and recommended priorities. We also outline the path to your annual SWIFT KYC-SA submission. 

The Pressure Is On: SWIFT Customer Security Program

adesso’s new SWIFT partnership formalizes what our customers already know: a dedicated, experienced, and locally based team that guides Swiss financial institutions through one of their most demanding annual compliance cycles.

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Your benefits 

A pragmatic approach instead of a theoretical checklist. 

  • Enhanced security and compliance with SWIFT requirements. 
  • Full transparency regarding risks, gaps, and priorities. 
  • Reduced assessment, audit, and certification risk. 
  • Relief for your internal IT, security, and compliance teams. 
  • A team that works in the real Swiss banking environment and doesn't just advise.  

50+ 

Assessments for Swiss financial institutions 

A1–A4, B 

SWIFT architecture types covered 

2022 

Conducting assessments since this year 

FAQ 

Start early before your attestation window so that any necessary measures can be implemented and verified in time. 

Yes, we assess SNB SIC within the same assessment. Since the controls partially overlap, a combined approach helps you avoid the effort and costs of separate projects. 

Get in touch with us anyway. Together, we will develop a pragmatic solution, even if time is short. Our highly specialized team knows how to chart a clear path to attestation, even under tight deadlines. 

Do you have questions?

No website and no brochure can replace a personal conversation about your goals and issues. I look forward to hearing from you.

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