PSD2 SCA
Payment Services Directive 2 Strong Customer Authentication requirements
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Framework Domains (5)
PSD2 SCA: Cybersecurity Controls
Technical cybersecurity measures (PSD2 SCA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PSD2-06 | Network security and segmentation |
| PSD2-07 | Endpoint protection and detection |
| PSD2-08 | Application security controls |
| PSD2-09 | Encryption and key management |
| PSD2-10 | Secure configuration standards |
PSD2 SCA: Incident Management & Reporting
Incident handling for financial services (PSD2 SCA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PSD2-21 | Incident detection and classification |
| PSD2-22 | Incident response and containment |
| PSD2-23 | Regulatory reporting requirements |
| PSD2-24 | Customer notification procedures |
| PSD2-25 | Post-incident review and improvement |
PSD2 SCA: Information Security Governance
IT governance for financial institutions (PSD2 SCA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PSD2-01 | Information security program management |
| PSD2-02 | Board and management oversight |
| PSD2-03 | Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk |
| PSD2-04 | Security policy framework |
| PSD2-05 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
PSD2 SCA: Operational Resilience
Business continuity and resilience (PSD2 SCA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PSD2-11 | Business continuity planning and testing |
| PSD2-12 | Disaster recovery procedures |
| PSD2-13 | Third-party dependency management |
| PSD2-14 | Critical service identification |
| PSD2-15 | Communication and escalation procedures |
PSD2 SCA: Third-Party Risk Management
Managing vendor and supplier risks (PSD2 SCA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PSD2-16 | Due diligence and onboarding |
| PSD2-17 | Contractual security requirements |
| PSD2-18 | Ongoing monitoring and assessment |
| PSD2-19 | Concentration risk management |
| PSD2-20 | Exit strategy and transition planning |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PSD2 SCA?
PSD2 SCA is a compliance framework from European Union with 5 domains and 25 controls. Payment Services Directive 2 Strong Customer Authentication requirements It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does PSD2 SCA have?
PSD2 SCA has 25 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are PSD2 SCA: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls), PSD2 SCA: Incident Management & Reporting (5 controls), PSD2 SCA: Information Security Governance (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does PSD2 SCA map to?
PSD2 SCA maps to 606 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are DORA (64% coverage), Open Banking Security (64% coverage), BCBS 239 (64% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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