Do you manage our cloud infrastructure and product security?▼
Not by default. Most fintechs want their engineering team to own AWS, GCP or Azure infrastructure and application security, because it’s tightly tied to the product. We own the corporate layer: identity, devices, SaaS, email, offboarding, detection and evidence. Where those overlap, like production access, secrets scanning and logging, we work alongside your engineers with a clear split of responsibilities. If you want co-managed help on cloud infrastructure, we can scope that separately.
What will our sponsor bank ask about IT security?▼
Banks manage fintech partners under their third-party risk programs, shaped by the federal banking agencies’ interagency guidance on third-party relationships. Expect questions about information security policies, access management and reviews, MFA, device management, encryption, vendor management, incident response, business continuity and testing. Many also ask for a SOC 2 report or equivalent. We help you build controls that answer those questions honestly and keep evidence current, so each review isn’t a fresh scramble.
Which regulations apply to a fintech?▼
It depends on what you do and where you’re licensed. If you’re a non-bank handling consumer financial information, the GLBA and FTC Safeguards Rule likely apply. Touching card data brings PCI DSS 4.0 into scope. A New York license, such as for money transmission or virtual currency, makes you a covered entity under NYDFS Part 500. Your sponsor bank’s contract may add its own requirements. Your counsel should confirm the list; we map your corporate IT controls to it.
Our engineers all use Macs. Can you manage them properly?▼
Yes. We manage Macs through Jamf Pro or Intune with automated enrollment, so a new MacBook ships straight to an engineer and configures itself on first login. We enforce FileVault encryption, OS updates, EDR, firewall and screen lock, and we handle developer realities like Homebrew, local admin requests and Docker without crippling productivity. Mac and Windows devices get the same standards, which is what auditors look for. New hires get the same setup every time.
How do you help with SOC 2?▼
We build and run the corporate IT controls that make up a large part of a SOC 2 audit: access provisioning and reviews, MFA, device management, change management for IT systems, backups, monitoring and incident response. Evidence gets collected continuously throughout your audit window. We aim for SOC 2 aligned controls and work with whatever compliance automation platform you use. Your CPA firm performs the audit; SOC 2 produces an auditor’s report, not a badge, so we describe controls as SOC 2 aligned until that report exists.
We’re small. Is this overkill for a seed-stage company?▼
Not if you’re touching consumer money or bank partners. Setting up identity, device management and offboarding correctly while you’re small is far easier than retrofitting after a hiring wave, and your first bank partner will ask anyway. We scale the program to your stage: SSO, MDM, EDR and an evidence folder first, then deeper controls as your programs and audits grow. The goal is that security never becomes the reason a launch slips.
Do you provide Fintech Companies IT Services in Houston and nearby areas?▼
Yes. LayerLogix is based in the Greater Houston area and delivers fintech companies IT services to businesses across Houston and the surrounding communities, including The Woodlands, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, Conroe, Cypress, and Pearland. For most Houston-area clients we can be on-site the same day when something needs hands-on attention, and our help desk is available during business hours, with after-hours emergency support. Call 713-571-2390 to check coverage for your specific address.
What does Fintech Companies IT Services cost for a Houston business?▼
Pricing depends on your size and what you need, so we do not publish a one-size-fits-all number — but Houston businesses generally pay a flat, predictable monthly fee rather than surprise hourly bills. We start with a free, no-obligation assessment of your current setup, then give you a clear quote in plain English with no hidden costs. That way you know exactly what you are getting and what it costs before you commit.