HKMA SPM
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Supervisory Policy Manual - Technology Risk
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Framework Domains (5)
HKMA SPM: Cybersecurity Controls
Technical cybersecurity measures (HKMA SPM)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| HKMA-06 | Network security and segmentation |
| HKMA-07 | Endpoint protection and detection |
| HKMA-08 | Application security controls |
| HKMA-09 | Encryption and key management |
| HKMA-10 | Secure configuration standards |
HKMA SPM: Incident Management & Reporting
Incident handling for financial services (HKMA SPM)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| HKMA-21 | Incident detection and classification |
| HKMA-22 | Incident response and containment |
| HKMA-23 | Regulatory reporting requirements |
| HKMA-24 | Customer notification procedures |
| HKMA-25 | Post-incident review and improvement |
HKMA SPM: Information Security Governance
IT governance for financial institutions (HKMA SPM)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| HKMA-01 | Information security program management |
| HKMA-02 | Board and management oversight |
| HKMA-03 | Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk |
| HKMA-04 | Security policy framework |
| HKMA-05 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
HKMA SPM: Operational Resilience
Business continuity and resilience (HKMA SPM)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| HKMA-11 | Business continuity planning and testing |
| HKMA-12 | Disaster recovery procedures |
| HKMA-13 | Third-party dependency management |
| HKMA-14 | Critical service identification |
| HKMA-15 | Communication and escalation procedures |
HKMA SPM: Third-Party Risk Management
Managing vendor and supplier risks (HKMA SPM)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| HKMA-16 | Due diligence and onboarding |
| HKMA-17 | Contractual security requirements |
| HKMA-18 | Ongoing monitoring and assessment |
| HKMA-19 | Concentration risk management |
| HKMA-20 | Exit strategy and transition planning |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HKMA SPM?
HKMA SPM is a compliance framework from Hong Kong with 5 domains and 25 controls. Hong Kong Monetary Authority Supervisory Policy Manual - Technology Risk It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does HKMA SPM have?
HKMA SPM has 25 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are HKMA SPM: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls), HKMA SPM: Incident Management & Reporting (5 controls), HKMA SPM: Information Security Governance (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does HKMA SPM map to?
HKMA SPM maps to 606 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BCBS 239 (64% coverage), APRA CPS 234 (64% coverage), GLBA (64% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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