Who Requires an RBI Cyber Security Framework Assessment?
RBI's Cyber Security Framework in Banks applies to banks it supervises, with expectations scaled to size and digital footprint.
Scheduled Commercial Banks
Small Finance Banks
Payments Banks
Foreign Bank Branches in India
Banks Operating a C-SOC
Banks Preparing for RBI Inspection
Our RBI Cyber Security Framework Assessment Approach
A structured, regulation-mapped assessment covering governance, baseline controls and resilience.
Deliverables You Can Expect
Framework-mapped outputs for your board, audit committee and RBI file.
Cyber Security Framework Assessment Report
Findings mapped to the framework and its annexes
Regulatory Gap Assessment
Gaps rated by risk with owners and target dates
Executive Compliance Summary
Board-level view of cyber security posture
Benefits of RBI Cyber Security Framework Assessments
Improved Inspection Readiness
Gaps closed before RBI inspections surface them
Stronger Baseline Controls
Control weaknesses identified and prioritized
Better Detection
SOC and monitoring gaps made visible
Faster Incident Reporting
Reporting process tested against RBI timelines
Board-Ready Reporting
Clear view of cyber risk for the board
Customer & Partner Trust
Independent evidence of sound cyber controls
Why Banks Choose QRC
RBI-focused expertise. Banking security depth. Actionable, audit-ready outcomes.
Assessments aligned to RBI's Cyber Security Framework and IT governance directions.
Combined review of governance, security controls, infrastructure and operational practices.
QRC Assurance and Solutions is listed by CERT-In as an empanelled information security auditing organization.
Experience across RBI, SWIFT CSCF, PCI DSS and ISO 27001 requirements.
Supporting Services
Services that complement your framework assessment across testing, monitoring and payment compliance.
24×7 Managed SOC Services
Continuous monitoring to support C-SOC and incident reporting needs.
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RBI Data Localization Audit (SAR)
System Audit Report on storage of payment data in India.
Learn MoreReal-World Bank Cyber Security Outcomes
How banks have used QRC assessments to strengthen cyber security and inspection readiness.
Meeting RBI Compliance Requirements: Case Study Of A National Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the regulatory body that oversees the banking industry in India. The RBI has laid down several compliance requirements…
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Practical resources to help banks understand RBI's cyber security expectations.
Cyber Security Governance: Pathway to a Cyber Risk
In an organisation which does not have an exclusive cyber security governance program management.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is RBI's 2016 framework requiring banks to have a board-approved cyber security policy, baseline controls, a cyber security operations centre and cyber incident reporting. It is now read alongside RBI's IT governance directions.
It applies to banks supervised by RBI, such as scheduled commercial banks. Co-operative and regional rural banks have separate graded frameworks from RBI or NABARD.
Under the framework, banks must report unusual cyber security incidents to RBI within 2 to 6 hours. The assessment tests whether your process can meet this.
No. RBI's own supervisory team carries out its cyber security examinations. QRC's assessment is independent and helps you prepare.
QRC is a CERT-In empanelled auditor. Any auditor eligibility rules that apply to your bank are confirmed during scoping.
Timing depends on the entities, systems and locations in scope and how readily evidence is available. QRC confirms a realistic timeline after the scoping call.
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Define your scope, identify priority gaps and prepare for RBI review.