Nepal Rastra Bank Direct Banks To Do “Information Security Audit”

Nepal Rastra Bank Direct Banks To Do Information Security Audit
Share It On:

Friday, September 13, 2019, Kathmandu

Nepal Rastra Bank has been alerted after the Chinese nationals hacked the Nepali bank’s system on September 1st. This is the serious issues that should be addressed, the Rastra Bank on Tuesday issued a guideline for minimizing the risk of security in the information technology system.

Press Release For IT Audit Of Financial Institutions In Nepal

NRB has recommended being aware of external risks such as your virus, website, mobile app, social network, etc. Instructions have been given to strengthen technical capabilities such as perimeter defense, access control, encryption, antivirus, firewall to prevent the risk of information leakage through unauthorized access through spam, seizing, spoofing. It has also directed to check the system carefully before exchanging information.

According to the evidence, some people and places are being used to misuse the system. The NRB has ordered to arrange for monitoring of the system and to report such incidence of attack to the concerned body as soon as possible.

Banks have asked to conduct IT security audits along with periodical arrangements to increase the capacity of staff and users.

An IT audit examines and evaluates an organization’s information technology infrastructure, policies, and operations. As internal and external security both is needed to ensure the data integrity IT audit help to reduce fraud and misuse of technology.

Institutes and companies and overall the world is increasingly computerized, IT audits are used to ensure information-related controls and processes.


Share It On:

Recent Posts

Liberty Energy Rights Shares Offering: Eligibility, Application Process, and Future Plans

Liberty Energy Rights Shares Offering: Eligibility, Application Process, and Future

Share It On:22nd November 2024, Kathmandu Liberty Energy Company Limited is gearing up to issue rights shares starting December 1,

Asha Laghubitta’s 8th AGM 2024: Key Decisions and Future Plans

Asha Laghubitta’s 8th AGM 2024: Key Decisions and Future Plans

Share It On:22nd November 2024, Kathmandu Asha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha is holding its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, November

6th Asian Population Conference 2024 in Nepal: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Policies

6th Asian Population Conference 2024 in Nepal: Advancing Sexual and

Share It On: 21st November, Kathmandu Nepal is set to host the 6th Asian Population Conference from November 27 to

Kumari Bank Promoter Share Sale: Eligibility, Application Process, and Price

Kumari Bank Promoter Share Sale: Eligibility, Application Process, and Price

Share It On:21st November, Kathmandu Kumari Bank Limited has officially declared its intention to sell a substantial number of promoter

Up to NPR 150 Cashback on Nepal Telecom and Ncell Services with Namaste Pay

Up to NPR 150 Cashback on Nepal Telecom and Ncell

Share It On:21st November, Kathmandu Namaste Pay has unveiled an exciting new campaign to reward its users with cashback on

Ncell introduces innovative feature, enabling customers to convert voice to data or data to voice services

Ncell introduces innovative feature, enabling customers to convert voice to

Share It On:21st November, Kathmandu Ncell customers can enjoy an innovative feature that allows them to convert or exchange remaining