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RBI CSITE 2026 Update — What Changes for Banks

Summary of the 2026 RBI CSITE circular refresh: new baseline controls, revised audit expectations, and reporting cadence for scheduled commercial banks.

OSA Compliance Desk· Regulatory & Compliance 7 min read

RBI CSITE 2026 Update

The 2026 refresh introduces:

  • Stronger identity controls (phishing-resistant MFA baseline)
  • Cloud governance expectations
  • Incident reporting refinements aligned with CERT-In
  • SOC maturity self-assessment

Action items for CISOs, boards, and internal auditors are covered inside.

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