Japan FSA Cybersecurity Guidelines for Financial Institutions
The Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) Cybersecurity Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for managing cybersecurity risks in financial institutions. Updated periodically, the guidelines cover governance, risk assessment, preventive controls, detection, response, and recovery. Aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Apply to banks, securities firms, insurance companies, and other regulated financial institutions in Japan.
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Framework Domains (2)
Cybersecurity Governance
National cybersecurity policy framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FAA-CS-1.1 | Governance Structure |
| FAA-CS-1.2 | Policies and Procedures |
| FAA-CS-1.3 | Roles and Responsibilities |
| JP-FSA-CYB-GOV-01 | Board and Senior Management Oversight |
| JP-FSA-CYB-GOV-02 | Cybersecurity Risk Assessment |
| JP-FSA-CYB-GOV-03 | Third-Party Risk Management |
| KUWAIT-GOV-01 | Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy |
| KUWAIT-GOV-02 | Organizational Structure and Accountability |
| KUWAIT-GOV-03 | Risk Management Framework |
| KUWAIT-GOV-04 | Third-Party Security Management |
| PNG-CC-CG-01 | National Cybersecurity Framework |
| PNG-CC-CG-02 | NICTA Oversight |
| PNG-CC-CG-03 | Incident Response |
| RBI-CYB-GOV-01 | Board-Approved Cyber Security Policy |
| RBI-CYB-GOV-02 | CISO and Security Organization |
| RBI-CYB-GOV-03 | Cyber Crisis Management Plan |
Security Operations
Detection, response, and testing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JP-FSA-CYB-OPS-01 | Security Monitoring and Detection |
| JP-FSA-CYB-OPS-02 | Incident Response and Recovery |
| JP-FSA-CYB-OPS-03 | Cybersecurity Testing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Japan FSA Cybersecurity Guidelines for Financial Institutions?
Japan FSA Cybersecurity Guidelines for Financial Institutions is a compliance framework from Japan with 2 domains and 19 controls. The Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) Cybersecurity Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for managing cybersecurity risks in financial institutions. Updated periodically, the guidelines cover governance, risk assessment, preventive controls, detection, response, and recovery. Aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Apply to banks, securities firms, insurance companies, and other regulated financial institutions in Japan. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Japan FSA Cybersecurity Guidelines for Financial Institutions have?
Japan FSA Cybersecurity Guidelines for Financial Institutions has 19 controls organised across 2 domains. The largest domains are Cybersecurity Governance (16 controls), Security Operations (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Japan FSA Cybersecurity Guidelines for Financial Institutions map to?
Japan FSA Cybersecurity Guidelines for Financial Institutions maps to 620 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) (68% coverage), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) (68% coverage), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 (68% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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