The importance of banking security in restoring consumer trust and confidence is frequently understated. This article highlights the significance of working with vendors who comply with rigorous security standards, such as SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2), to create a more secure banking environment. The article emphasizes that banking security should be a top priority and highlights the best security practices that banks should have in place. It explains the significance of SOC 2 compliance for a bank’s external processes and relationships and how partnering with SOC 2-compliant vendors can enhance a bank’s security posture. The article concludes by highlighting the synergy of banking security and SOC 2 compliance and how this can reinforce trust and confidence in the banking industry as a whole.