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RBI Cyber Security Framework
Comprehensive Compliance for Banks & REs

Mandates for banks and regulated entities: board-approved policies, continuous monitoring, incident reporting, cyber crisis management plans, and Security Operations Centers (SOC).

Board-Approved PoliciesContinuous MonitoringIncident ReportingCyber Crisis ManagementSOC Implementation
24x7
Real-time threat intelligence & SOC monitoring mandate
RBI CSF 2.0 & 3.0 Alignment
Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP)
IS Audit Readiness
RBI Cyber Security Framework

Fortifying India's Financial Sector

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandates banks and regulated entities to implement a comprehensive cybersecurity posture, including board-approved policies, continuous monitoring, incident reporting, cyber crisis management plans, and periodic assessments.

iGlobus RBI Cyber Security Framework consulting helps financial institutions establish, operationalize, and demonstrate compliance with RBI guidelines. Our engagement emphasizes real-time threat intelligence, Security Operations Centers (SOC), and resilience against evolving cyber threats, ensuring your organization remains audit-ready and protected.

Applicable to: Scheduled Commercial Banks, Urban Cooperative Banks, NBFCs, Payment System Operators, and other RBI-regulated entities. Non-compliance may result in regulatory penalties and reputational damage.

RBI CSF Core Mandates

Key requirements under RBI Cyber Security Framework:

Board-Approved Policies
Cyber Security Policy, IS Policy, and incident response framework
Continuous Monitoring
24x7 security monitoring, log management, and SIEM implementation
Incident Reporting
Mandatory reporting to RBI-CERT within 6 hours to 14 days based on severity
Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP)
Proactive and reactive incident management, tabletop exercises
SOC Implementation
Internal or outsourced Security Operations Center with threat intelligence
Our Approach

RBI CSF Implementation Framework

iGlobus provides end-to-end RBI Cyber Security Framework compliance enablement, from assessment to sustained assurance.

Gap Assessment & Readiness

Comprehensive assessment against RBI CSF guidelines, identifying gaps in policies, controls, and monitoring capabilities.

  • Policy framework review
  • Control maturity assessment
  • Compliance roadmap development

Policy & Governance Framework

Develop and implement board-approved policies including Cyber Security Policy, IS Policy, and incident response procedures.

  • Board presentation & approval
  • Role-based access controls
  • Governance structure establishment

SOC & Continuous Monitoring

Implement Security Operations Center capabilities with real-time threat intelligence, SIEM, and 24x7 monitoring.

  • SIEM implementation support
  • Log aggregation & correlation
  • Threat intelligence feeds

Incident Reporting & Response

Establish incident reporting mechanisms aligned with RBI-CERT requirements and incident response playbooks.

  • RBI-CERT reporting protocols
  • Incident classification matrix
  • Response team establishment

Cyber Crisis Management Plan

Develop and test Cyber Crisis Management Plans (CCMP) with tabletop exercises and simulation drills.

  • Crisis communication protocols
  • Escalation matrices
  • Periodic simulation exercises

Periodic Assessments & Audit Support

Facilitate IS audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to demonstrate ongoing compliance.

  • IS Audit facilitation
  • VAPT & red team exercises
  • Regulatory reporting support
Real-Time Threat Intelligence

Security Operations Center (SOC) Capabilities

RBI emphasizes continuous monitoring through Security Operations Centers for real-time threat detection and response.

24x7 Security Monitoring
SIEM & Log Correlation
Threat Intelligence Feeds
Anomaly Detection
Incident Response Automation
Threat Hunting

Board-Level Governance

Board-approved cybersecurity policies and regular reporting

Strict Incident Timelines

6-hour reporting for critical incidents to RBI-CERT

Cyber Resilience

Comprehensive crisis management and business continuity

IS Audit Readiness

Audit-ready documentation and control evidence

Banking Security Operations Center
Why iGlobus for RBI CSF

Your Partner for Financial Sector Cybersecurity

iGlobus combines deep expertise in RBI regulatory frameworks with practical cybersecurity implementation experience. Our consultants have extensive knowledge of RBI CSF guidelines, IS audit requirements, and integration with broader governance initiatives for financial institutions.

RBI CSF 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0 expertise
SOC implementation & managed SOC
Cyber Crisis Management Planning
RBI-CERT incident reporting
IS audit facilitation & remediation
VAPT & red team exercises
Strengthen Your Cyber Posture
Common Questions

RBI Cyber Security Framework FAQs

Essential answers about RBI cybersecurity mandates and compliance requirements.

The RBI Cyber Security Framework applies to all Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs), Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Payment System Operators (PSOs), and other RBI-regulated entities. The framework mandates different levels of compliance based on organizational size, complexity, and risk profile, with stricter requirements for larger, systemically important institutions.

RBI mandates strict incident reporting timelines: (1) Critical incidents must be reported to RBI-CERT within 6 hours of detection, (2) High severity incidents within 24 hours, (3) Medium severity within 72 hours, and (4) Low severity within 14 days. All incidents must be reported through the RBI's designated portal with detailed root cause analysis and remediation plans.

CCMP is a comprehensive framework for managing cyber crises, including incident detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis. It includes board-level crisis communication protocols, escalation matrices, roles and responsibilities, and requires regular tabletop exercises (at least quarterly) and full-scale simulations (annually). RBI mandates that banks test their CCMP effectiveness through realistic cyber drills.

RBI mandates that banks and large NBFCs establish a Security Operations Center (SOC) with 24x7 monitoring capabilities. The SOC must have SIEM implementation, log aggregation from critical assets, threat intelligence integration, anomaly detection, and incident response automation. Organizations may operate an in-house SOC or outsource to RBI-approved managed SOC providers. The SOC must demonstrate capability to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats in real-time.

RBI mandates Information Systems (IS) audits at least annually for all regulated entities. Additionally, vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) must be conducted at least bi-annually or after any significant change in IT infrastructure. Audit findings must be tracked for remediation, and a quarterly compliance status report must be submitted to the Board and RBI. iGlobus helps organizations maintain continuous audit readiness.

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