RBI Cybersecurity Directions 2026: Way to Resilience and Assurance
19/08/2026
On July 31, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India issued the Commercial Banks – Cybersecurity, Technology: Risk, Resilience and Assurance
Category: RBI Master Directions
Stay updated with blogs on RBI Master Directions. Explore insights, compliance guidelines, audit readiness and cybersecurity mandates for financial entities.
SEBI CSCRF vs RBI Cybersecurity Framework: A Side-by-Side Breakdown for BFSI Entities
24/06/2026
In April 2024, the RBI’s Master Direction on Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices came into effect for
How to Structure an IT Governance Committee as per RBI Guidelines: The Complete Setup Guide
02/06/2026
In 2024, the RBI’s supervisory review of a mid-sized NBFC found that while it had a board-approved IT policy on
IT Outsourcing & Third-Party & Vendor Risk Management Under RBI Master Direction
02/06/2026
In 2024, a major Indian cooperative bank suffered a long outage after a critical IT service provider experienced an internal
Achieving Full RBI IT Compliance: A Practical Roadmap for Banks and NBFCs
01/06/2026
In May 2025, five major Indian banks were fined a total ₹2.5 crore in a single enforcement round. One of
How to Draft a Board-Approved IT and Cybersecurity Policy as per RBI Master Direction
01/06/2026
In May 2025, the Reserve Bank of India fined a major Indian bank ₹97.80 lakh, partly because the bank had
RBI IT Compliance Audit Readiness: How NBFCs Can Prepare
01/12/2025
For non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) the requirement to undergo RBI IT compliance audit is becoming more central. The regulatory focus
Establishing a SOC for Continuous Monitoring as per RBI Guidelines
01/12/2025
Banks face constant pressure to stay alert. This is because threats keep shifting and regulations tighten each year. Security teams
Why Cybersecurity Awareness Training Under RBI IT Framework Matters
28/11/2025
In the financial sector, the human element remains a critical vulnerability. In this context, RBI mandates every regulated organisation to