RBI Cybersecurity Framework Compliance
Expert Advisory for Banks, NBFCs & Payment System Operators
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued comprehensive cybersecurity guidelines for regulated entities — banks, NBFCs, urban cooperative banks, and payment system operators. eShield helps BFSI organisations achieve and maintain RBI cybersecurity compliance.
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RBI Master Direction on IT (2023)
Applies to all Scheduled Commercial Banks, SFBs, and PBs. Covers IT governance, risk management, audit, BCP, cybersecurity, and outsourcing. Replaces the 2011 IT framework.
RBI Cybersecurity Framework (2016)
The foundational framework for scheduled commercial banks — cyber risk governance, CISO appointment, SOC implementation, VAPT, network security, and incident response.
NBFC-IS Circular (2023)
RBI's IT and Cybersecurity Guidelines for Upper Layer and Middle Layer NBFCs — risk governance, SOC, VAPT, incident reporting, and third-party risk management.
DPSS Circular — PSOs
Payment System Operators must comply with RBI's cybersecurity baseline — PCI DSS, annual audits, incident response, and real-time fraud monitoring. Applies to PGs, PPIs, and card networks.
Our RBI Compliance Services
🔎 RBI Gap Assessment
Comprehensive gap assessment against the applicable RBI circular — IT governance, CISO function, SOC readiness, network security, VAPT coverage, incident response, and outsourcing controls.
Virtual CISO for BFSI
Fractional CISO services fulfilling the RBI-mandated CISO function for NBFCs and smaller banks — security strategy, governance, RBI reporting, incident management, and board oversight.
SOC Implementation & Management
RBI requires BFSI entities to operate a Security Operations Centre. eShield provides managed SOC services — 24/7 monitoring, SIEM, threat detection, and incident response.
VAPT & Penetration Testing
Annual penetration testing and vulnerability assessment per RBI requirements — covering internet-facing applications, internal network, core banking, and payment systems.
👥 Third-Party Risk Management
Assess security posture of IT vendors and outsourced service providers. Build your vendor risk management programme per RBI outsourcing guidelines.
📊 RBI Audit Support
Prepare your organisation for RBI IT examination and IS audit — evidence compilation, gap remediation before audit, mock reviews, and post-audit compliance tracking.
Is Your Organisation RBI Cybersecurity Compliant?
RBI examinations are becoming more rigorous. eShield helps banks, NBFCs, and PSOs achieve compliance and pass IT examinations. Book a free gap assessment today.
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