Summary
- The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has mandated cyber security certifications for designated officers and specified employees of regulated entities in IFSCs through Circular IFSCA-CSD/MSC/4/2026-DCS dated October 27, 2026.
- The Basic certification examination will launch on November 18, 2026, followed by the Advanced certification on December 30, 2026, developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Securities Markets.
- Compliance Officers and IT personnel must obtain the Basic certification, while designated officers and Chief Information Security Officers are required to secure both certifications within six months of their respective launches or appointments.
- This initiative aims to enhance cyber resilience across IFSCs and requires continuous training
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