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# IFSCA Cyber Security Guidelines

> Meet the cybersecurity requirements of India's International Financial Services Centres Authority.

> Meet the cybersecurity requirements of India's International Financial Services Centres Authority.

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Guidelines set requirements for regulated entities operating in India's International Financial Services Centres (such as GIFT City). They cover governance, security operations, resilience, and reporting.

<Note>
  These guidelines apply to financial entities regulated by the IFSCA operating within India's International Financial Services Centres.
</Note>

## Who needs IFSCA Cyber Security Guidelines?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="IFSC entities" icon="landmark">
    Banking, capital market, insurance, and fund entities in India's IFSCs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fintech firms in GIFT City" icon="credit-card">
    Organizations operating in GIFT City and similar centres.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Key components

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  <Card title="Governance" icon="gavel">
    Board oversight and a defined cybersecurity governance structure.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security operations" icon="gears">
    Protective controls, monitoring, and identity management.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cyber resilience" icon="shield">
    Business continuity and incident response capabilities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Incident reporting" icon="bell">
    Timely reporting of cyber incidents to the IFSCA.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How DSALTA helps with IFSCA Cyber Security Guidelines

<Steps>
  <Step title="Activate IFSCA">
    Select the IFSCA guidelines from the Frameworks page. DSALTA maps requirements to controls.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review mapped controls">
    Review governance, operations, and resilience controls and assign owners.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Collect evidence automatically">
    Connect integrations to gather technical evidence.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve policies">
    Review and approve policies aligned with the guidelines.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Track readiness">
    Monitor your compliance posture against the guidelines.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Who must comply with IFSCA guidelines?" icon="circle-question">
    Financial entities regulated by the IFSCA operating in India's International Financial Services Centres.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What reporting is required?" icon="bell">
    Regulated entities must report cyber incidents to the IFSCA within defined timelines.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related pages

* [Active Frameworks](/guides/compliance/frameworks-active)
* [Available Frameworks](/guides/compliance/frameworks-available)
* [Controls](/guides/compliance/controls)
* [Audits](/guides/compliance/audits)