EBA Guidelines on ICT and Security Risk Management (EBA/GL/2019/04)
The European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines on ICT and Security Risk Management (EBA/GL/2019/04, revised 2024 to align with DORA) establish requirements for financial institutions' management of ICT and security risks. They cover ICT governance, risk management framework, information security, ICT operations, business continuity, and payment service security. Apply to credit institutions, investment firms, and payment service providers in the EU/EEA.
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Framework Domains (6)
3.2 Governance and Strategy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EBA-GL-3.2.1 | ICT Governance |
| EBA-GL-3.2.2 | ICT Strategy |
| EBA-GL-3.2.3 | Use of Third-Party Providers |
3.3 ICT and Security Risk Management Framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EBA-GL-3.3.1 | Risk Management Framework |
| EBA-GL-3.3.2 | Risk Identification |
| EBA-GL-3.3.3 | Risk Assessment |
| EBA-GL-3.3.4 | Risk Mitigation |
| EBA-GL-3.3.5 | Risk Monitoring and Reporting |
3.4 Information Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EBA-GL-3.4.1 | Information Security Policy |
| EBA-GL-3.4.2 | Logical Security |
| EBA-GL-3.4.3 | Physical Security |
| EBA-GL-3.4.4 | ICT Operations Security |
| EBA-GL-3.4.5 | Security Monitoring |
| EBA-GL-3.4.6 | Information Security Reviews and Testing |
| EBA-GL-3.4.7 | Information Security Training |
3.5 ICT Operations Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EBA-GL-3.5.1 | ICT Operations Management |
| EBA-GL-3.5.2 | ICT Asset Management |
| EBA-GL-3.5.3 | ICT Incident and Problem Management |
3.6 ICT Project and Change Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EBA-GL-3.6.1 | ICT Project Management |
| EBA-GL-3.6.2 | ICT Systems Acquisition and Development |
| EBA-GL-3.6.3 | ICT Change Management |
3.7 Business Continuity Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EBA-GL-3.7.1 | Business Continuity Policy |
| EBA-GL-3.7.2 | Business Impact Analysis |
| EBA-GL-3.7.3 | Business Continuity Planning |
| EBA-GL-3.7.4 | Response and Recovery Plans |
| EBA-GL-3.7.5 | Testing of Plans |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EBA Guidelines on ICT and Security Risk Management (EBA/GL/2019/04)?
EBA Guidelines on ICT and Security Risk Management (EBA/GL/2019/04) is a compliance framework from European Union (EBA) with 6 domains and 26 controls. The European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines on ICT and Security Risk Management (EBA/GL/2019/04, revised 2024 to align with DORA) establish requirements for financial institutions' management of ICT and security risks. They cover ICT governance, risk management framework, information security, ICT operations, business continuity, and payment service security. Apply to credit institutions, investment firms, and payment service providers in the EU/EEA. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EBA Guidelines on ICT and Security Risk Management (EBA/GL/2019/04) have?
EBA Guidelines on ICT and Security Risk Management (EBA/GL/2019/04) has 26 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are 3.4 Information Security (7 controls), 3.3 ICT and Security Risk Management Framework (5 controls), 3.7 Business Continuity Management (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EBA Guidelines on ICT and Security Risk Management (EBA/GL/2019/04) map to?
EBA Guidelines on ICT and Security Risk Management (EBA/GL/2019/04) maps to 631 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) (73% coverage), EIOPA Guidelines on ICT Security and Governance (2020) (73% coverage), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) (69% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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