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Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security for Non-bank PSOs by RBI
By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 05 Nov 2026
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• The Reserve Bank of India has issued consolidated Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs).
• These guidelines cover governance, risk assessment, baseline security measures, and digital payment security.
• The directions are effective immediately for large and medium PSOs, and from April 01, 2028, for small PSOs.
• These guidelines cover governance, risk assessment, baseline security measures, and digital payment security.
• The directions are effective immediately for large and medium PSOs, and from April 01, 2028, for small PSOs.
purpose of issuance
To consolidate existing guidelines on cyber resilience and digital payment security into a single reference point for non-bank Payment System Operators.
Most Important Details
The directions mandate board-approved information security policies, cyber crisis management plans, and periodic system audits. They cover governance, inventory management, network security, application security, vendor risk management, and incident response. Specific controls for mobile payments, card payments, and third-party ATM switch providers are included.
is it guidelines or office order
Master Direction
purpose of issue
To improve safety and security of payment systems operated by PSOs with an emphasis on cyber resilience.
is it pertains to a particular service or cadre
No
issue for which issued
Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security
is it guidelines or circular or for some action
Guidelines
pertains to school or college or teachers or cbse or other
No
See if it pertains to UPSC, SSC or other recruitments of State PCS or other PSU recruitments
No
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Guidelines for non-bank Payment System Operators regarding cyber security and digital payment controls.
All the Most Important details in the circular
Consolidation of previous circulars into a single Master Direction; mandates board-level oversight, cyber crisis management, and annual system audits by certified auditors.
its purpose it serves
Standardization of cyber security and digital payment security frameworks for non-bank PSOs.
Name/ Scope of work
Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls
Location of Work
All India
Details of training
Periodic training and awareness programs on information security for employees and vendors.
duration
Periodic
location of training
Not specified
Institute
Not specified
Document
Regards, Circular Express
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Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security for Non-bank PSOs by RBI
By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 05 Nov 2026
👁 12 views
• The Reserve Bank of India has issued consolidated Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs).
• These guidelines cover governance, risk assessment, baseline security measures, and digital payment security.
• The directions are effective immediately for large and medium PSOs, and from April 01, 2028, for small PSOs.
• These guidelines cover governance, risk assessment, baseline security measures, and digital payment security.
• The directions are effective immediately for large and medium PSOs, and from April 01, 2028, for small PSOs.
purpose of issuance
To consolidate existing guidelines on cyber resilience and digital payment security into a single reference point for non-bank Payment System Operators.
Most Important Details
The directions mandate board-approved information security policies, cyber crisis management plans, and periodic system audits. They cover governance, inventory management, network security, application security, vendor risk management, and incident response. Specific controls for mobile payments, card payments, and third-party ATM switch providers are included.
is it guidelines or office order
Master Direction
purpose of issue
To improve safety and security of payment systems operated by PSOs with an emphasis on cyber resilience.
is it pertains to a particular service or cadre
No
issue for which issued
Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security
is it guidelines or circular or for some action
Guidelines
pertains to school or college or teachers or cbse or other
No
See if it pertains to UPSC, SSC or other recruitments of State PCS or other PSU recruitments
No
See if the same pertains to some guidelines on CGHS, or other Health issues, some normal guidelines for citizens, state other important details
Guidelines for non-bank Payment System Operators regarding cyber security and digital payment controls.
All the Most Important details in the circular
Consolidation of previous circulars into a single Master Direction; mandates board-level oversight, cyber crisis management, and annual system audits by certified auditors.
its purpose it serves
Standardization of cyber security and digital payment security frameworks for non-bank PSOs.
Name/ Scope of work
Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls
Location of Work
All India
Details of training
Periodic training and awareness programs on information security for employees and vendors.
duration
Periodic
location of training
Not specified
Institute
Not specified
Document
Regards, Circular Express
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