Location · Malé, Maldives
Application security for the Maldives, a short flight from Colombo
For Maldivian banks, payment providers and agencies, I assess the apps and APIs customers depend on, remotely and in Malé, then rank the fixes that matter.
- Malé
- UTC+5
- South Asia
In short
For organisations in the Maldives, I run application security assessments mostly remotely, with on-site visits to Malé for workshops and key phases. Malé is half an hour behind Colombo, so the working day overlaps fully. I review web and mobile apps, APIs (application programming interfaces) and the controls around them, then deliver a prioritised, vendor-neutral plan of what to fix first.
How we work together
Remote-first, on-site where it counts.
every working day
The market
What I see in Maldives.
- Lean teams, critical servicesBanks, telcos and agencies run essential digital services with small security teams.
- Tourism runs on cardsResorts, travel and retail take card payments from visitors, so online payment security is an everyday risk.
- Islands rely on digital channelsAcross dispersed islands, apps and portals are often the main way to bank and reach public services.
Rules you work under
The frameworks I map findings to in Maldives.
Findings are written so your risk, audit and compliance teams can use them directly. This is orientation, not legal advice.
- PCI Security Standards CouncilPayment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0.1Card payments from tourism and e-commerce bring web checkouts and payment apps into scope.
- ISO and IECISO/IEC 27001:2022An international baseline that partners and auditors recognise. Its controls cover how apps are built and tested.
- SWIFTSWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF)Applies to banks connected to SWIFT, including the interfaces and systems that feed payments into it.
Sectors
Who I work with in Maldives.
- BankingMobile apps, APIs and internet banking that regulators watch closely.Explore
- Fintech & paymentsWallets, payment APIs and apps that ship weekly and must stay trusted.Explore
- InsuranceCustomer and broker portals and partner APIs full of sensitive data.Explore
- TelecomsSelf-care apps, top-ups and busy edges that attract bots and floods.Explore
- GovernmentCitizen services that must stay secure, available and trusted.Explore
Services
Assessments available in Maldives.
Fixed scope and a fixed fee. Every engagement ends in a prioritised plan you can take to any delivery partner.
- AppSec maturity assessmentScored baseline, gap analysis, 12–24 month roadmap, board summary
- Application architecture reviewThreat model, control coverage map, prioritised fixes
- WAAP & API protection assessmentCoverage gaps, bypass paths, migration or tuning plan
- Mobile app security assessmentMobile threat model, protection policy, MASVS test plan
- Exposure management (CTEM) assessmentPrioritisation model, validation approach, owner playbook, metrics
- Executive briefing or team workshopPlain-language risk briefing or hands-on workshop
- Fractional AppSec advisorRoadmap governance, vendor and design reviews, escalation support
Can you run an application security assessment in the Maldives remotely?
Yes, most of it. Evidence reviews, configuration checks and testing can run remotely, and Malé is only half an hour behind Colombo, so calls fit inside a normal working day. I travel to Malé for the kick-off, stakeholder workshops or the findings presentation where being in the room helps. Visits and their timing are agreed in the scope before work starts.
What should Maldivian banks prioritise in application security?
Usually the customer channels first: internet banking, the mobile app and the APIs (application programming interfaces) behind them. That means checking bot controls on login and one-time password pages, authorisation on every account-level API call, and runtime protection in the app. Card payment flows matter too, given the role of card payments in tourism. The exact order comes from the assessment.
Which standards apply to application security in the Maldives?
International standards do much of the work: PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) for card payments, ISO/IEC 27001, the international standard for information security management, and the SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework for connected banks. Sector rules from the Maldives Monetary Authority may also apply to financial institutions. I map findings to what you must meet; legal interpretation stays with your advisers.
Can you train our developers and IT team in Malé?
Yes. Workshops for developers, infrastructure and security teams run for half a day to a day and focus on the risks in your own applications: API (application programming interface) authorisation, handling of secrets, mobile app protection, or whatever an assessment found. They can run in Malé or remotely, and work best straight after an assessment, while the findings are fresh.
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