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CERT-In empanelled · Cooperative banking

Cooperative-bank cybersecurity audit

RBI applies a graded cyber-security framework to Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) based on their digital depth, covering governance, baseline controls, VAPT, and incident reporting. CyberSigma is a CERT-In empanelled auditor with a BFSI practice: we determine your UCB level, assess your controls and VAPT posture against the applicable RBI cyber-security framework for cooperative banks, and deliver an auditable, board-ready report and prioritised remediation plan.

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Who needs it

Which cooperative banks

Urban Cooperative Banks under RBI’s graded (level-based) cyber-security framework — from baseline requirements to the fuller controls expected of digitally-advanced UCBs.

Scope

What the audit covers

Baseline controls
Network security, access control, patch/vulnerability management and anti-malware.
VAPT & monitoring
Application and infrastructure testing, logging and incident response.
Governance & vendors
Board oversight, policies, and outsourcing/technology-vendor risk.
Timeline & cost

Timeline and cost

Timeline
Typically 3–5 weeks depending on level, systems and branches.
Cost factors
UCB level, number of applications and vendors, and remediation scope.
Deliverables

What you receive

Framework-mapped report
Findings mapped to your UCB level under the RBI framework, board-ready.
VAPT + closure
Testing with retest evidence for your inspection file.
Common failures

Common findings in UCBs

  • Patch and vulnerability management gaps
  • Weak vendor/technology-provider governance
  • Logging and incident response not evidenced
  • Level misclassification and under-scoping
Proof

See how we’ve done it before

Relevant case study
How a UCB evidenced its level-appropriate controls and closed VAPT findings. Read case studies →
Redacted sample deliverable
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Verified facts

Drawn from the CyberSigma Compliance Registry (updated 11 August 2026). Every statement below is checked against the issuing body’s own publication, with the date it was last verified.

  • Payment system data storage in IndiaEffective 6 October 2018

    RBI circular DPSS.CO.OD No.2785/06.08.005/2017-2018 (6 April 2018) requires payment system providers to store the entire data relating to their payment systems only in India, with compliance within six months (by October 2018). End-to-end transaction data is covered.

    Circular number cited for retrieval via RBI's notification search; we deliberately avoid deep-linking RBI's session-bound URLs.

  • IT Governance Master DirectionEffective 1 April 2024

    Master Direction on Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices (RBI/DoS/2023-24/107) issued 7 November 2023; effective 1 April 2024. Requires an IT governance framework, information/cyber security policies and periodic IT risk assurance for regulated entities.

    Direction number cited for retrieval via RBI notification search; RBI deep links are session-bound.

  • IT Outsourcing Master DirectionEffective 1 October 2023

    Master Direction on Outsourcing of Information Technology Services (RBI/2023-24/102) issued 10 April 2023; effective 1 October 2023. Governs material IT outsourcing by regulated entities, including vendor risk, audit rights and concentration risk.

    Direction number cited for retrieval via RBI notification search.

  • Digital Payment Security Controls Master DirectionEffective 18 February 2021

    Issued 18 February 2021: minimum security standards for digital payment channels — internet banking, mobile payments and card payments — binding scheduled commercial banks, small finance banks, payments banks and card-issuing NBFCs.

    Direction cited by title and date for retrieval via RBI notification search.

  • Cyber Security Framework in BanksEffective 2 June 2016

    RBI’s Cyber Security Framework in Banks (2 June 2016) requires scheduled commercial banks to report cyber incidents to RBI within 2 to 6 hours of detection, alongside board-approved cyber security policy, SOC capability and cyber crisis management plans.

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Cooperative-bank cyber audit — FAQs

Which RBI framework applies to our UCB?

RBI applies a graded cyber-security framework to Urban Cooperative Banks based on their digital depth. We determine your level and the applicable controls during scoping.

Do you provide the VAPT?

Yes. As a CERT-In empanelled auditor we combine the controls audit with application and infrastructure VAPT and document closure.

Talk to our cooperative-banking practice

We confirm your UCB level, run the audit and VAPT, and give you a board-ready, inspection-ready report. Reply within four business hours.

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