The RBI issued a draft master direction on cyber resilience and digital payment security controls for payment system operators

The central bank has sought comments on the draft guidelines till June 30

These can be sent through email or post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Central Office, RBI in Mumbai

The draft guidelines cover governance mechanisms for the identification, assessment, monitoring, and management of cybersecurity risks 

On April 8, the RBI had announced that it will issue directions on cyber resilience and payment security controls of payment system operators 

It is the board of directors of PSOs who will be responsible for ensuring adequate oversight over information security risks, including cyber risk and cyber resilience

However, primary oversight may be delegated to a sub-committee of the board which shall meet at least once every quarter

The policy is to be reviewed annually