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Cyber Security Framework and Directors of Banks- An Action Plan..for Now..

The Cyber Security Framework (CSF-2016) proposed by RBI to be implemented by Banks has posed a stiff challenge to the community of Bank Directors. After the lukewarm response to its previous guidelines including the E Banking Security Guidelines (GGWG Recommendations) … Continue reading

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At Last, the Finance Ministry seems to have recognized Cyber Threats in Banks

It has been pointed out ad nauseam on this forum that Cyber threats in Banks are looming large to be considered as a “National Security Issue”. However, the commercial considerations in Banks have pushed technology solutions ahead of security considerations … Continue reading

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The Five Commandments on Cyber Security For Banks… R.Gandhi, Executive Director

 After Mr K C Chakrabarthy, the former Executive Director of RBI, it appears that the mantle of Cyber Security has passed on to Mr R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, who appears to be pushing the Commercial Bankers for better Cyber Security. … Continue reading

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RBI cautions Banks on Cyber Security

The RBI Deputy Governor Mr R Gandhi has confirmed that the recent cyber attack that was reported in Mumbai was on Union Bank of India but no loss might have been reported. Mr Gandhi also reminded the Banks about the … Continue reading

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SWIFT Hacking exposes Indian Banks to huge Risks

The hacking of a Bangladeshi Bank last February where about $81 million was transferred by fraudsters hacking into the SWIFT Inter Bank money transfer system is a grim reminder of the weaknesses in our Banking eco system. The detailed account … Continue reading

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US Bank Offers Cyber Insurance for Wire Transfer transactions

Naavi has been repeatedly emphasizing the need for banks to provide mandatory Cyber Insurance for the benefit of the customers as a support to the technology related innovations which have changed the threat landscape in the Banking industry. While new … Continue reading

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