Cyber Security Research Blogs

IRDAI Compliance Audit mandates annual, comprehensive information and cyber security assurance audits for all insurers, foreign reinsurance branches, and authorized insurance intermediaries to protect policyholderContinue readingIRDAI Compliance Audit

The CICRA Compliance Audit is a specialized regulatory audit that assesses how well credit information companies (CICs), credit institutions (CIs), and specified users follow theContinue readingCICRA Complaince Audit: Risk Mitigation for Modern Enterprises

Department of Telecommunications Security Audit is a mandatory, structured process through which licensed telecom entities in India demonstrate that their networks, systems, and processes complyContinue readingDepartment of Telecommunications (DoT) Security Compliance Audit

GIGW 3.0, the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites and Apps, sets mandatory benchmarks for quality, accessibility, cybersecurity, and lifecycle management of all government digital platforms,Continue readingGIGW Compliance Audit: Guidelines for Indian Government Websites and Apps (GIGW 3.0)

PFRDA Information System Audit has become a critical regulatory expectation for all entities supervised by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), including intermediariesContinue readingInformation Systems (IS) Audit for PFRDA-Regulated Entities

The RBI Master Direction on Digital Payment Security Controls, issued on February 18, 2021, establishes mandatory standards for regulated entities to secure digital payment systemsContinue readingRBI Master Direction on Digital Payment Security Controls: A Comprehensive Compliance Guide

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) requires annual information systems audits for all approved Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) issuers to guarantee strong security, operational resilience,Continue readingRBI Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) Audits: Regulatory Mandate and Compliance Imperatives

NABARD Cyber Security Audit Framework, formally outlined in Executive Committee (EC) No. 307/DoS-25/2024 dated December 17, 2024, establishes mandatory audit protocols for Regional Rural BanksContinue readingNABARD Cyber Security Audit Framework: A Comprehensive Guide for Supervised Entities

NABARD’s Cyber Security Framework provides a structured, risk-based approach for Rural Cooperative Banks (RCBs) to secure their operations, including core banking systems, digital channels, andContinue readingNABARD Cyber Security Framework for Cooperative Banks