RBI Master Direction On Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance practices

RBI Master Direction On Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance practices

RBI Master Direction On Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance practices

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on 7th November 2023, issued the Master Direction on Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls, and Assurance Practices. This is an extensive direction, with a goal of bolstering the IT governance frameworks of the regulated institutions with effective risk management, solid controls, and good assurance practices.

Main Highlights of the RBI Master Direction

Main Highlights of the RBI Master Direction

IT Governance Structure

IT Governance Structure

IT Governance Structure

Creates a formal process for the alignment of IT plans with business goals, with focus on the responsibilities and roles of the Board of Directors, IT Strategy Committee, Senior Management, and the Head of IT Function.

Creates a formal process for the alignment of IT plans with business goals, with focus on the responsibilities and roles of the Board of Directors, IT Strategy Committee, Senior Management, and the Head of IT Function.

Creates a formal process for the alignment of IT plans with business goals, with focus on the responsibilities and roles of the Board of Directors, IT Strategy Committee, Senior Management, and the Head of IT Function.

IT Infrastructure & Services Management

IT Infrastructure & Services Management

IT Infrastructure & Services Management

Concerned with managing IT services, managing third-party arrangements, capacity planning, project management, change and patch management, data migration controls, audit trails, cryptographic controls, straight-through processing, physical and environmental controls, access controls, teleworking controls, and the utilization of metrics.

Concerned with managing IT services, managing third-party arrangements, capacity planning, project management, change and patch management, data migration controls, audit trails, cryptographic controls, straight-through processing, physical and environmental controls, access controls, teleworking controls, and the utilization of metrics.

Concerned with managing IT services, managing third-party arrangements, capacity planning, project management, change and patch management, data migration controls, audit trails, cryptographic controls, straight-through processing, physical and environmental controls, access controls, teleworking controls, and the utilization of metrics.

IT and Information Security Risk Management

IT and Information Security Risk Management

Calls for regular reviews of IT-related risks, creation of comprehensive IT and information security risk management frameworks, establishment of information and cyber security policies, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cyber incident response and recovery management

Calls for regular reviews of IT-related risks, creation of comprehensive IT and information security risk management frameworks, establishment of information and cyber security policies, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cyber incident response and recovery management

Calls for regular reviews of IT-related risks, creation of comprehensive IT and information security risk management frameworks, establishment of information and cyber security policies, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cyber incident response and recovery management

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Management

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Management

Calls for entities to have sound business continuity plans and disaster recovery policies to ensure operational resilience during disruptions

Calls for entities to have sound business continuity plans and disaster recovery policies to ensure operational resilience during disruptions

Calls for entities to have sound business continuity plans and disaster recovery policies to ensure operational resilience during disruptions

Information Systems (IS) Audit

Information Systems (IS) Audit

Stresses the need for frequent IS audits to determine the adequacy of IT controls and check adherence to predefined policies and procedures.

Stresses the need for frequent IS audits to determine the adequacy of IT controls and check adherence to predefined policies and procedures.

Stresses the need for frequent IS audits to determine the adequacy of IT controls and check adherence to predefined policies and procedures.

This Master Direction demonstrates RBI's determination to enhance the technology infrastructure and strength of Indian financial institutions and to follow best international practices in IT governance and risk management.

This Master Direction demonstrates RBI's determination to enhance the technology infrastructure and strength of Indian financial institutions and to follow best international practices in IT governance and risk management.

Mandatory regulated entities under RBI's IT Governance Mandate

Mandatory regulated entities under RBI's IT Governance Mandate

Mandatory regulated entities under RBI's IT Governance Mandate

  • Scheduled Commercial Banks

  • Small Finance Banks

  • Payment Banks

  • NBFCs

  • Credit Information Companies

  • All India Financial Institutions

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