APRA CPS 234
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Information Security Standard
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Framework Domains (17)
APRA CPS 234: Cybersecurity Controls
Technical cybersecurity measures (APRA CPS 234)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-06 | Network security and segmentation |
| CPS234-07 | Endpoint protection and detection |
| CPS234-08 | Application security controls |
| CPS234-09 | Encryption and key management |
| CPS234-10 | Secure configuration standards |
APRA CPS 234: Incident Management & Reporting
Incident handling for financial services (APRA CPS 234)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-21 | Implementation of Controls |
| CPS234-22 | Control Testing Programme |
| CPS234-23 | Frequency and Methodology of Testing |
| CPS234-24 | Customer notification procedures |
| CPS234-25 | Internal Audit of Information Security |
APRA CPS 234: Information Security Governance
IT governance for financial institutions (APRA CPS 234)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-01 | Information security program management |
| CPS234-02 | Board and management oversight |
| CPS234-03 | Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk |
| CPS234-04 | Security policy framework |
| CPS234-05 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
APRA CPS 234: Operational Resilience
Business continuity and resilience (APRA CPS 234)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-11 | Business continuity planning and testing |
| CPS234-12 | Disaster recovery procedures |
| CPS234-13 | Board Responsibility for Information Security |
| CPS234-14 | Roles and Responsibilities |
| CPS234-15 | Information Security Capability |
APRA CPS 234: Third-Party Risk Management
Managing vendor and supplier risks (APRA CPS 234)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-16 | Capability of Third Parties |
| CPS234-17 | Contractual security requirements |
| CPS234-18 | Ongoing monitoring and assessment |
| CPS234-19 | Information Security Policy Framework |
| CPS234-20 | Information Asset Identification and Classification |
Asset Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-20 | Information Asset Identification and Classification |
Assurance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-22 | Control Testing Programme |
| CPS234-23 | Frequency and Methodology of Testing |
Audit
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-25 | Internal Audit of Information Security |
Capability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-15 | Information Security Capability |
| CPS234-43 | Security Awareness Training |
Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-21 | Implementation of Controls |
| CPS234-37 | Access Controls |
| CPS234-39 | Encryption of Sensitive Data |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-13 | Board Responsibility for Information Security |
| CPS234-14 | Roles and Responsibilities |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-30 | Incident Response Plans |
| CPS234-32 | Incident Response Testing |
Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-41 | Vulnerability Management |
Policy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-19 | Information Security Policy Framework |
Regulatory
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-35 | APRA Notification of Material Incidents |
| CPS234-36 | APRA Notification of Control Weaknesses |
Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-28 | Documented Reporting of Material Findings |
Third Party
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS234-16 | Capability of Third Parties |
| CPS234-27 | Audit of Third Party Information Security |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with APRA CPS 234, you already cover:
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
71%
25 controls mapped
Compare →PSD2 SCA
46%
16 controls mapped
Compare →OSFI B-13
46%
16 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is APRA CPS 234?
APRA CPS 234 is a compliance framework from Australia with 17 domains and 45 controls. Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Information Security Standard It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does APRA CPS 234 have?
APRA CPS 234 has 45 controls organised across 17 domains. The largest domains are APRA CPS 234: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls), APRA CPS 234: Incident Management & Reporting (5 controls), APRA CPS 234: Information Security Governance (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does APRA CPS 234 map to?
APRA CPS 234 maps to 287 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 (71% coverage), PSD2 SCA (46% coverage), OSFI B-13 (46% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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