With an aim of enhancing the cyber security posture of the Urban Co-operative banking sector against evolving IT and cyber threat environment, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published the ‘Technology Vision for Cyber Security’ for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - 2020-2023.
The Technology Vision Document for Cyber Security for UCBs has been formalised based on inputs from various stakeholders. It envisages to achieve its objective through a five-pillared strategic approach GUARD, viz., - Governance Oversight, Utile Technology Investment, Appropriate Regulation and Supervision, Robust Collaboration and Developing necessary IT, cyber security skills set.
The cyber security landscape will continue to evolve with wider adoption of digital banking channels, thus necessitating the UCBs to manage the associated risks effectively. Active collaboration within UCBs and their stakeholders would be necessary for sharing and coordinating various measures taken on cyber security aspects. The implementation of the approach outlined in Technology Vision document will strengthen the cyber resilience of the Urban Co-operative Banks.