SEBI addresses cyber security & technology related issues
Published: Jul 29, 2017
By TIOLCORPLAWS News Service
NEW DELHI, JULY 29, 2017: The market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is mulling a greater push to put in place strong safeguards on instances of technology related disruptions, cyber threats and attacks among Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs).
Looking forward to the instances, SEBI held a meeting with Stock Exchanges yesterday to clear corporations and depositories (MIIs) operating in the domestic market and GIFT IFSC in order to assess their preparedness on areas related to Cyber Security, Technology and Systems up gradations as well as Business Continuity Plans.
In light of recent technical glitch, National Stock Exchange (NSE) also confirmed that based on internal assessment, processes are being strengthened to further reduce the response time for recovery and also adoption of automated processes.
During the meeting, MIIs confirmed that the comprehensive framework for cyber security and system audit prescribed by SEBI is modelled on international best practices and are being followed.
MIIs were advised to have a collaborative approach in dealing with technological challenges including cyber threats. SEBI shall also undertake a comprehensive review of the technology and systems deployed at MIIs through its Technical Advisory Committee.