GLBA
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Safeguards Rule for financial institutions
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Framework Domains (5)
GLBA: Cybersecurity Controls
Technical cybersecurity measures (GLBA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GLBA-06 | Network security and segmentation |
| GLBA-07 | Endpoint protection and detection |
| GLBA-08 | Application security controls |
| GLBA-09 | Encryption and key management |
| GLBA-10 | Secure configuration standards |
GLBA: Incident Management & Reporting
Incident handling for financial services (GLBA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GLBA-21 | Incident detection and classification |
| GLBA-22 | Incident response and containment |
| GLBA-23 | Regulatory reporting requirements |
| GLBA-24 | Customer notification procedures |
| GLBA-25 | Post-incident review and improvement |
GLBA: Information Security Governance
IT governance for financial institutions (GLBA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GLBA-01 | Information security program management |
| GLBA-02 | Board and management oversight |
| GLBA-03 | Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk |
| GLBA-04 | Security policy framework |
| GLBA-05 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
GLBA: Operational Resilience
Business continuity and resilience (GLBA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GLBA-11 | Business continuity planning and testing |
| GLBA-12 | Disaster recovery procedures |
| GLBA-13 | Third-party dependency management |
| GLBA-14 | Critical service identification |
| GLBA-15 | Communication and escalation procedures |
GLBA: Third-Party Risk Management
Managing vendor and supplier risks (GLBA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GLBA-16 | Due diligence and onboarding |
| GLBA-17 | Contractual security requirements |
| GLBA-18 | Ongoing monitoring and assessment |
| GLBA-19 | Concentration risk management |
| GLBA-20 | Exit strategy and transition planning |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GLBA?
GLBA is a compliance framework from United States with 5 domains and 25 controls. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Safeguards Rule for financial institutions It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does GLBA have?
GLBA has 25 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are GLBA: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls), GLBA: Incident Management & Reporting (5 controls), GLBA: Information Security Governance (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does GLBA map to?
GLBA maps to 606 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FFIEC IT Examination Handbook (60% coverage), DORA (60% coverage), BCBS 239 (60% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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