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RBI Cybersecurity & Data Localisation Framework compliance, made simple

ComplianceDesk gives you 18 pre-built RBI Cybersecurity & Data Localisation Framework controls, an evidence vault, audit-ready reports, and reminders before anything falls overdue — so proving RBI Cybersecurity & Data Localisation Framework compliance stops being a spreadsheet exercise.

Every RBI Cybersecurity & Data Localisation Framework control, organised for you

The real control library ComplianceDesk seeds the moment you activate RBI Cybersecurity & Data Localisation Framework — 18 controls across 7 categories.

Cybersecurity Governance

  • RBICS-1.1 Board-approved cybersecurity policy in place
  • RBICS-1.2 Chief Information Security Officer designated
  • RBICS-1.3 Board-level IT Strategy and Information Security Committees constituted
  • RBICS-1.4 Information Systems Audit function operates independently of the CISO

Incident Reporting

  • RBICS-2.1 Cyber incidents reported to RBI within 6 hours via DAKSH
  • RBICS-2.2 Cyber crisis management plan tested periodically

Data Localisation

  • RBICS-3.1 Payment system data stored exclusively in India

Cyber Resilience Controls

  • RBICS-4.1 Baseline cyber security controls implemented
  • RBICS-4.2 Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing conducted on a defined cadence
  • RBICS-4.3 Disaster recovery drills conducted at least half-yearly

Data Governance, Cryptography & Secure Development

  • RBICS-5.1 Information asset inventory maintained with criticality classification
  • RBICS-5.2 Cryptographic controls and key management documented
  • RBICS-5.3 Secure software development lifecycle practices followed

Vendor & Technology Risk Management

  • RBICS-6.1 Vendor cybersecurity risk assessed before and during engagement
  • RBICS-6.2 Source code escrow arranged for critical vendor-supplied applications
  • RBICS-6.3 Teleworking and remote access secured per defined policy

Security Operations & Monitoring

  • RBICS-7.1 Security Operations Centre provides continuous monitoring
  • RBICS-7.2 Data loss prevention controls applied across endpoints, transit and storage

Frequently asked questions

How many controls does ComplianceDesk track for RBI Cybersecurity & Data Localisation Framework?

18, organised into 7 categories, ready to assign to an owner as soon as you activate the framework.

Can I track RBI Cybersecurity & Data Localisation Framework alongside other frameworks?

Yes — most teams activate several frameworks at once. Controls that overlap across frameworks can share the same evidence, so you don't collect the same document twice.

How long does it take to set up RBI Cybersecurity & Data Localisation Framework in ComplianceDesk?

Activating RBI Cybersecurity & Data Localisation Framework instantly seeds its full control library. Most teams assign owners and get their first controls moving within a day.

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