Banking-Focused
Cybersecurity Advisory

RBI Cyber Security Framework alignment, CERT-In compliance, and infrastructure security review tailored to financial institutions โ€” not generic IT audit checklists.

The Frameworks We Work Within

Indian banking cybersecurity is regulated by overlapping frameworks. We understand all of them.

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RBI Cyber Security Framework

The RBI CSF for banks mandates controls across governance, access management, patch management, incident response, and VAPT requirements. We help banks structure their security posture to meet these expectations.

Governance Access Control VAPT Incident Response
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CERT-In Guidelines

CERT-In mandates on vulnerability reporting, incident notification timelines (6 hours), log retention, and security audits. We advise on operationalising these requirements without disrupting existing workflows.

Incident Notification Log Retention VAPT Reporting
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ISO 27001 & General Best Practice

For banks targeting ISO 27001 certification or aligning to international standards, we provide gap assessments and implementation advisory across ISMS controls.

ISMS Gap Assessment Risk Register

What We Offer

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Security Architecture Review

Review of your network segmentation, perimeter controls, DMZ design, and SWIFT environment isolation โ€” against SWIFT CSCF and RBI CSF requirements.

  • Network segmentation and SWIFT zone isolation
  • Firewall ruleset review
  • Access control and privileged access review
  • SWIFT back-office connectivity assessment
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Vulnerability Posture Assessment

Light-touch vulnerability posture review focused on your SWIFT infrastructure, key servers, and certificate management practices โ€” not a full VAPT substitute but a targeted advisory.

  • Patch currency review for SWIFT servers
  • OS hardening checklist against CIS benchmarks
  • Exposed services and open ports review
  • Password and account policy assessment
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Policy & Procedure Gap Analysis

Assess your existing security policies, procedures, and documentation against RBI CSF, CERT-In, and SWIFT CSCF requirements. Identify gaps and prioritise remediation.

  • Information security policy review
  • Incident response plan assessment
  • BCP / DR documentation review
  • SWIFT operational procedure checklist
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PKI & Certificate Security Advisory

Specific advisory on PKI governance, CA trust management, certificate issuance policies, and eSign framework implementation for Indian banks โ€” deeply integrated with CertLens.

  • CA hierarchy design and governance
  • Certificate policy and CPS review
  • eSign and DSC usage advisory
  • CertLens deployment for ongoing monitoring

SWIFT Environment Security

SWIFT's Customer Security Programme (CSP) defines 32 mandatory controls across 3 security objectives. Most generic security consultants don't understand them. We do โ€” having worked inside these environments for nearly a decade.

  • Restrict Internet Access โ€” network segmentation and zone isolation
  • Protect Critical Systems โ€” endpoint protection and hardening
  • Physically Secure the Environment โ€” HSM and server room access
  • Prevent Credential Compromise โ€” privileged account management
  • Manage Identities and Segregate Privileges โ€” RBAC and admin access
  • Detect Anomalous Activity to Systems or Transaction Records
  • Plan for Incident Response and Information Sharing
CSP Readiness Review
SWIFT CSCF CONTROL OBJECTIVES
1 Restrict Internet Access
2 Segregate Critical Systems
3 Reduce Attack Surface
4 Prevent Credential Compromise
5 Manage Identities
6 Protect Local SWIFT Infrastructure
7 Detect Anomalous Activity
8 Plan for Incident Response

Strengthen Your Security Posture

Whether it's a CSP readiness check, RBI CSF gap analysis, or PKI advisory โ€” let's scope it together on a free discovery call.

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