In today’s mortgage industry, trust is everything. Borrowers hand over their most sensitive financial data, tax records, credit reports, bank statements, and personal identification expecting it to be secure. But the truth is, mortgage lenders and brokers are now among the most targeted sectors for cyberattacks in the United States.
From phishing and ransomware to wire fraud and vendor compromise, the digital threat landscape has evolved and so have the compliance expectations.
The question is no longer “Are you compliant?” but “Are you resilient?”
The Regulatory Landscape: What You’re Expected to Protect
Mortgage firms sit in a complex web of federal and state cybersecurity mandates, including:
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) – Safeguards Rule
Requires financial institutions (including mortgage companies) to design, implement, and maintain an information security program to protect customer data. - FTC Safeguards Rule (Updated 2023)
Enforces risk assessments, encryption, multi-factor authentication, and ongoing monitoring with heavy fines for non-compliance. - Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac Data Protection Requirements
Mandate secure data handling for all participating lenders and servicers. - NIST 800-171 / CMMC (for DoD-related mortgage work)
Applies if your company handles federal housing or government-related contracts. - State Privacy Regulations (CCPA, NYDFS 500, etc.)
Enforce consumer data rights and mandate breach reporting obligations.
In short, mortgage companies must operate like financial institutions and cybersecurity companies simultaneously. That’s where Goliath Cyber steps in.
The Cyber Threats Mortgage Firms Face Daily
The mortgage process creates a perfect storm for attackers:
- Business Email Compromise (BEC) — Wire transfer requests and closing documents make brokers easy phishing targets.
- Ransomware — Disrupts access to loan files, delaying closings and damaging client trust.
- Vendor & Third-Party Risk — Many brokers rely on loan origination systems or processors with weak security.
- Data Leakage — Poor encryption, unmonitored sharing, or unsecured cloud storage can expose thousands of records.
- Insider Mistakes — Untrained employees remain the #1 cause of security incidents in the mortgage sector.
Every one of these risks can be mitigated with the right controls, guidance, and partnership.
How Goliath Cyber Protects Mortgage Companies
Goliath Cyber Security Group delivers enterprise level defense that is affordable built around one principle: partnership over product.
We don’t just install tools, we build a cyber defense strategy aligned to your compliance and operational needs.
Goliath 360
A comprehensive managed cybersecurity solution designed for mortgage and financial service organizations, including:
- 24/7 Managed Detection & Response
- Advanced Endpoint & Cloud Security
- Continuous Vulnerability Management
- Employee Phishing Simulations & Awareness Training
- Incident Response Readiness and Recovery Plans
Cyber Advisory & Compliance
Our Executive Cyber Advisory Service (vCISO – Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) provides the leadership your business needs to meet and exceed:
- GLBA and FTC Safeguards Rule compliance
- Vendor risk assessments and data security audits
- Policy and procedure development
- CMMC and NIST 800-171 alignment
Goliath 360 – Trident Program: Data Protection Reinvented
Traditional encryption isn’t enough. Goliath implements Vaultless Tokenization, a modern, zero-data architecture that replaces sensitive information with mathematically irreversible tokens eliminating the need to store or manage live data.
This not only protects clients’ financial details but reduces compliance scope and breach exposure.
The Goliath Advantage
We are not a vendor. You are not our client. WE ARE PARTNERS!
Goliath Cyber Security Group exists to protect the businesses that fuel America’s housing market. Our 30+ years of cybersecurity experience combine strategy, compliance, and advanced defense to ensure your firm’s reputation, trust, and operations remain unshakable.
Whether you’re a regional lender, brokerage, or loan processor, Goliath meets you where you are and takes you where regulators, clients, and partners expect you to be.
Secure. Compliant. Resilient.
Your borrowers trust you with their most sensitive data. Goliath makes sure that trust is never broken!
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