How Paidy is securing the future of fintech through a strategic alliance with OffSec
"For the type of job we are doing, skills taught in OffSec courses are crucial. The way you keep the content fresh also allows us to constantly go back and learn new things that are important for our roles."
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Industry
Fintech
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Size
100-250 employees
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HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Overview: Challenges
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Lack of specialized hands-on skill
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Need for a proven skill-certification program
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Need to align with rapid, secure software development and emerging threats
Overview: Solutions
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OffSec’s recognized training expertise
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Practical, hands-on skill demonstration
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Content consistently updated for current threats
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Intuitively organized learning platform and management dashboard
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Real-time application through labs and exercises
Overview: Benefits
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Ongoing skill enhancement for the team
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Tangible ROI from training recognized by leadership
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Team equipped for swift, critical analysis
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Consistent, methodical software development and assessment at Paidy
The challenges
Financial apps store sensitive data, including transaction histories, card PINs, personal details, and payment methods. This makes them prime targets for cyberattacks. For providers like Paidy, protecting this data is critical to maintaining trust and platform integrity.
Paidy faced several challenges. Its cybersecurity training program was largely compliance driven, not skills focused. Training was delivered through ad hoc sessions, making it hard to measure ROI. This led to fragmented knowledge that lacked consistency and depth.
While many team members held degrees and industry certifications, gaps remained in offensive security skills. This raised concerns about the team’s ability to address advanced threats with a consistent level of expertise.
Paidy also recognized that knowledge and certifications alone are not enough. The organization needed a structured training program that could both build and validate real-world skills. This would strengthen internal confidence and reassure customers that security practices meet a high standard.
To address these needs, Paidy partnered with OffSec, a recognized leader in hands-on cybersecurity training and certification.
"When we asked our team what training they wanted to take, it was a unanimous vote for OffSec. So OffSec was the first training provider that brought a formalized program to Paidy."
The solutions
For Paidy, a leader in deferred online payment services, protecting systems from cyber threats is central to their business. Partnering with OffSec, a recognized authority in cybersecurity training, was a transformative step.
Practical skills over theory
Paidy knew that secure systems alone weren’t enough. They needed employees with up-to-date skills. OffSec’s hands-on training combines theory with practical exercises, ensuring staff can apply knowledge effectively in real-world situations.
Staying ahead of threats
The cyber threat landscape changes constantly. OffSec keeps content current, helping Paidy stay ahead of emerging vulnerabilities and attack techniques.
Clear, structured learning
OffSec’s structured platform makes learning intuitive. Teams can progress logically through modules, mastering complex concepts efficiently.
Learning by doing
Through labs and practical exercises, Paidy’s staff gain real-time experience handling threats. This approach reinforces lessons and builds confidence, ensuring the team is prepared to defend against evolving cyber risks.
The benefits
Cybersecurity changes fast and new threats appear every day. Old tools and tactics lose value faster. OffSec’s training keeps Paidy’s team adaptive, with continuous modules that refresh and advance skills. This proactive approach reduces risk and ensures defenses stay ahead of emerging threats.
Training that delivers clear results
Paidy has seen clear ROI from the partnership. Training strengthens the team, prevents potential breaches, protects brand trust, and ensures uninterrupted service. It also helps retain scarce cybersecurity talent, making it an investment in the organization’s most critical asset, its people.
Faster response to threats
Speed of response is crucial in cybersecurity. OffSec’s training cultivates a mindset that allows Paidy’s team to analyze and address threats quickly, enhancing both operational efficiency and the company’s overall security strategy.
Lower risks
In financial software development, new features bring new risks. OffSec’s methodology equips Paidy to build software with security integrated from the start. Combined with Paidy’s existing SSDLC, this approach gives stakeholders confidence that applications are secure before deployment. The result is software that is both user-friendly and highly resilient against threats.
Why OffSec?
The partnership between Paidy and OffSec shows the value of professional cybersecurity training. It has strengthened Paidy’s defenses and set a clear standard for the industry. At a time when security is as important as innovation, this collaboration offers a practical model for success.