RBI Sets 10 Technology and Cyber Risk Requirements

The Reserve Bank of India has outlined 10 key requirements covering technology and cyber-risk management for regulated entities, emphasising stronger governance, controls and resilience as financial institutions become increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure. The requirements focus on ensuring that technology Read More …

Cybersecurity Training for NBFC Employees: RBI 2026 Requirements, Information Security & Cyber Risk Readiness

Cybersecurity Training for NBFC Employees

Cybersecurity training for NBFC employees is no longer simply an HR awareness initiative or an IT department activity. RBI’s current framework expressly requires NBFCs to maintain an ongoing information-security training and awareness programme and to measure whether that training is Read More …

YES Bank Appoints Risk Leader

YES BANK has appointed Nitesh Ranjan Prasad as Head of Operational Risk, bringing more than 20 years of experience across banking, operational risk, technology risk, information security governance, outsourcing risk, digital risk and credit risk. Prasad joins YES BANK after Read More …

Security Awareness Builds Resilience

Cybersecurity resilience is increasingly dependent not only on technology but also on employee awareness and behaviour. Building a strong security culture can help organisations reduce cyber risks and improve their ability to respond to threats. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, Read More …

Top 10 Cyber Risk Gaps in Indian Banks: RBI Compliance Checklist 2026

Top 10 KYC/AML Failures in Indian Banks

The top 10 cyber risk gaps in Indian banks in 2026 are: weak IT governance frameworks, inadequate third-party vendor risk management, delayed patch and vulnerability management, insufficient cyber incident detection and response, poor employee cyber awareness, incomplete data privacy and Read More …

GuidePoint launches supply chain detection and response service

GuidePoint Security has launched a new Supply Chain Detection and Response (SCDR) service aimed at helping organisations identify, monitor and mitigate cybersecurity threats originating from third-party vendors and supply chain partners. The service is designed to address the growing concern Read More …

VendRespect launches cybersecurity scoring system for digital risk assessment

Cybersecurity solutions provider VendRespect has introduced an advanced cybersecurity scoring system designed to help organisations assess and manage digital risk more effectively in an increasingly complex threat environment. The new platform aims to provide businesses with a measurable view of Read More …

NIST Releases Quick-Start Guide to Strengthen Cybersecurity Practices

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has introduced a new quick-start guide aimed at helping organisations enhance their cybersecurity practices through simplified and practical implementation steps. The initiative is designed to make established cybersecurity frameworks more accessible, particularly Read More …

ISO 27001 Gains Importance in Managing Digital and Cyber Risks

ISO 27001 is increasingly being recognised as a critical standard for managing digital and cybersecurity risks as organisations expand their reliance on technology and data-driven operations. The framework provides a structured and internationally accepted approach to safeguarding information assets and Read More …

India’s Information Security Spending to Reach $3.4 Billion by 2026

India’s information security spending is projected to reach $3.4 billion in 2026, reflecting growing investments by organisations to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks amid rising digital risks, according to Gartner. The report highlights that increasing cyber threats, expanding digital ecosystems, and regulatory Read More …