Managed IT Services for Financial Institutions

Managed IT Services that Reduce Risk and Free Up Your Team

Keeping up with cybersecurity threats, IT compliance, and evolving financial regulations is a challenge, especially for small IT teams. That's where Locknet comes in, providing managed IT services for financial institutions that streamline operations, protect against cyber threats, and maintain compliance without adding extra workload. With our responsive support, industry expertise, and cybersecurity leadership, Locknet is the IT partner you can bank on.

Why Financial Institutions Bank on Locknet

FFIEC examined. We hold ourselves to the same rigorous IT standards as banks and credit unions.
SOC 2 Type 2 audited. Our rigorous security controls are independently verified to ensure your data remains protected.
100% of clients surveyed believe Locknet keeps their data secure. (TechValidate survey, 2022)

Stay Compliant Without Slowing Down

Here’s how our managed IT services for banks can help:

Prepared compliance packets for examiners
Simplified guidance for exams & audits
Regulatory-aligned IT mapping
Proactive IT roadmaps

With Locknet, you get a team that understands financial compliance inside and out - so you can avoid risk, reduce IT burdens, and focus on growth.

About Locknet

Locknet^® is an EO Johnson Company and is backed by more than 66 years of business technology excellence. EO Johnson is a woman-owned business enterprise and a leading provider of office copier equipment, production print and finishing solutions, and digital transformation solutions.

Locknet's managed IT services encompass a large network of IT professionals across the Upper Midwest. Our team is driven to get the job done right, bringing an infectious energy, fun spirit, and commitment to excellence to everything we do. It's all part of how we build lasting and trusting relationships with our clients.

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