Overview
Financial services organizations face unique challenges when building and operating cloud infrastructure. From stringent regulatory requirements to ultra-low latency demands for trading systems, Aviatrix provides the networking foundation that enables financial institutions to confidently migrate to and operate in the cloud.Key Challenges in Financial Services
Regulatory Compliance
Financial institutions must comply with multiple regulatory frameworks including:- SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) - Requires strict controls over financial reporting systems
- PCI-DSS - Mandates security controls for payment card data
- GDPR - Governs data privacy and sovereignty for European customers
- GLBA - Requires protection of customer financial information
- Basel III - Operational resilience requirements
Low Latency Requirements
Trading systems and real-time financial applications demand:- Sub-millisecond network latency
- Deterministic network performance
- High-throughput connectivity between trading venues and cloud workloads
Data Sovereignty
Financial data must often remain within specific geographic boundaries:- Customer data localization requirements
- Cross-border data transfer restrictions
- Audit trail requirements for data movement
Aviatrix Solutions for Financial Services
Multi-Cloud Connectivity
Aviatrix enables financial institutions to build secure, high-performance connectivity across cloud providers:- Transit Network Architecture - Centralized connectivity management across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI
- High-Performance Encryption - Line-rate encryption without compromising throughput
- Deterministic Routing - Predictable network paths for latency-sensitive applications
Network Segmentation
Implement strict network segmentation to meet compliance requirements:- Micro-segmentation - Isolate workloads at the application level
- Security Domains - Logical groupings for compliance boundaries
- Distributed Cloud Firewall - Centralized policy management with distributed enforcement
Edge Connectivity
Connect branch offices, data centers, and trading floors to cloud resources:- Aviatrix Edge - Deploy consistent networking at remote sites
- VLAN Segmentation - Extend network segmentation to edge locations
- BGP Integration - Seamless integration with existing network infrastructure
Security and Visibility
Comprehensive security controls and audit capabilities:- CoPilot Analytics - Real-time visibility into network traffic and security events
- FlowIQ - Deep traffic analysis for anomaly detection
- Audit Logging - Complete audit trails for compliance reporting
Architecture Patterns
Trading Systems Architecture
For high-frequency trading and market data distribution:- Low-Latency Transit - Optimized paths between trading venues and cloud workloads
- Active-Active High Availability - Zero-downtime failover for critical systems
- Performance Monitoring - Real-time latency metrics and alerting
Core Banking in the Cloud
Modernize core banking systems while maintaining security:- Hybrid Connectivity - Secure connections to on-premises mainframes and data centers
- Compliance Zones - Isolated environments for regulated workloads
- Disaster Recovery - Multi-region replication with automated failover
Open Banking and APIs
Enable secure API connectivity for fintech integration:- API Gateway Integration - Secure ingress for third-party access
- Partner Connectivity - Dedicated connections to fintech partners
- Traffic Inspection - Deep packet inspection for API security
Compliance Mapping
| Requirement | Aviatrix Capability |
|---|---|
| Network Segmentation | Security Domains, Distributed Cloud Firewall |
| Encryption in Transit | High-Performance Encryption (HPE) |
| Access Control | RBAC, Multi-Factor Authentication |
| Audit Logging | CoPilot Audit Logs, SIEM Integration |
| Data Residency | Multi-Region Deployment, Data Sovereignty Controls |
| Incident Response | Real-time Alerting, Traffic Analysis |
Getting Started
- Assessment - Evaluate your current network architecture and compliance requirements
- Design - Work with Aviatrix solutions architects to design your target architecture
- Pilot - Deploy a proof-of-concept in a non-production environment
- Production - Roll out to production with proper change management