SWIFT CSP
SWIFT Customer Security Programme for financial messaging
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Framework Domains (12)
Detect Anomalous Activity to Systems or Transaction Records
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CSP-6.1 | Malware Protection |
| CSP-6.4 | Logging and Monitoring |
Manage Identities and Segregate Privileges
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CSP-5.1 | Logical Access Control |
| CSP-5.2 | Token Management |
| CSP-5.3A | Personnel Vetting |
| CSP-5.4 | Physical and Logical Password Storage |
Physically Secure the Environment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CSP-3.1 | Physical Security |
Plan for Incident Response and Information Sharing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CSP-7.1 | Cyber Incident Response Planning |
Prevent Compromise of Credentials
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CSP-4.1 | Password Policy |
| CSP-4.2 | Multi Factor Authentication |
Reduce Attack Surface and Vulnerabilities
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CSP-2.1 | Internal Data Flow Security |
| CSP-2.2 | Security Updates |
| CSP-2.3 | System Hardening |
| CSP-2.4A | Back Office Data Flow Security |
| CSP-2.5A | External Transmission Data Protection |
| CSP-2.6 | Operator Session Confidentiality and Integrity |
| CSP-2.7 | Vulnerability Scanning |
| CSP-2.8 | Critical Activity Outsourcing |
| CSP-2.9 | Transaction Business Controls |
Restrict Internet Access and Protect Critical Systems
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CSP-1.1 | SWIFT Environment Protection |
| CSP-1.2 | Operating System Privileged Account Control |
| CSP-1.3 | Virtualisation or Cloud Platform Protection |
| CSP-1.4 | Restriction of Internet Access |
| CSP-1.5 | Customer Environment Protection |
SWIFT CSP: Cybersecurity Controls
Technical cybersecurity measures (SWIFT CSP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SWIFT-06 | Network security and segmentation |
| SWIFT-07 | Endpoint protection and detection |
| SWIFT-08 | Application security controls |
| SWIFT-09 | Encryption and key management |
| SWIFT-10 | Secure configuration standards |
SWIFT CSP: Incident Management & Reporting
Incident handling for financial services (SWIFT CSP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SWIFT-21 | Incident detection and classification |
| SWIFT-22 | Incident response and containment |
| SWIFT-23 | Regulatory reporting requirements |
| SWIFT-24 | Customer notification procedures |
| SWIFT-25 | Post-incident review and improvement |
SWIFT CSP: Information Security Governance
IT governance for financial institutions (SWIFT CSP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SWIFT-01 | Information security program management |
| SWIFT-02 | Board and management oversight |
| SWIFT-03 | Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk |
| SWIFT-04 | Security policy framework |
| SWIFT-05 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
SWIFT CSP: Operational Resilience
Business continuity and resilience (SWIFT CSP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SWIFT-11 | Business continuity planning and testing |
| SWIFT-12 | Disaster recovery procedures |
| SWIFT-13 | Third-party dependency management |
| SWIFT-14 | Critical service identification |
| SWIFT-15 | Communication and escalation procedures |
SWIFT CSP: Third-Party Risk Management
Managing vendor and supplier risks (SWIFT CSP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SWIFT-16 | Due diligence and onboarding |
| SWIFT-17 | Contractual security requirements |
| SWIFT-18 | Ongoing monitoring and assessment |
| SWIFT-19 | Concentration risk management |
| SWIFT-20 | Exit strategy and transition planning |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with SWIFT CSP, you already cover:
GLBA
31%
15 controls mapped
Compare →HKMA SPM
31%
15 controls mapped
Compare →FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
31%
15 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SWIFT CSP?
SWIFT CSP is a compliance framework from International with 12 domains and 49 controls. SWIFT Customer Security Programme for financial messaging It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does SWIFT CSP have?
SWIFT CSP has 49 controls organised across 12 domains. The largest domains are Reduce Attack Surface and Vulnerabilities (9 controls), Restrict Internet Access and Protect Critical Systems (5 controls), SWIFT CSP: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does SWIFT CSP map to?
SWIFT CSP maps to 413 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are GLBA (31% coverage), HKMA SPM (31% coverage), FFIEC IT Examination Handbook (31% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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