OSFI B-13
Canadian OSFI Technology and Cyber Risk Management guideline
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Framework Domains (14)
Assurance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| B13-6.2 | Independent Assurance and Internal Audit |
Continuous Improvement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| B13-6.4 | Metrics, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement |
Cyber Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| B13-3.1 | Cyber Security Identify Function |
| B13-3.2 | Cyber Security Defend Function |
| B13-3.3 | Cyber Security Detect Function |
| B13-3.4 | Cyber Security Respond, Recover and Learn |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| B13-1.1 | Governance and Accountability for Technology and Cyber Risk |
| B13-1.2 | Technology and Cyber Strategy |
| B13-1.3 | Risk Management Framework Integration |
OSFI B-13: Cybersecurity Controls
Technical cybersecurity measures (OSFI B-13)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFI-B13-06 | Network security and segmentation |
| OSFI-B13-07 | Endpoint protection and detection |
| OSFI-B13-08 | Application security controls |
| OSFI-B13-09 | Encryption and key management |
| OSFI-B13-10 | Secure configuration standards |
OSFI B-13: Incident Management & Reporting
Incident handling for financial services (OSFI B-13)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFI-B13-21 | Incident detection and classification |
| OSFI-B13-22 | Incident response and containment |
| OSFI-B13-23 | Regulatory reporting requirements |
| OSFI-B13-24 | Customer notification procedures |
| OSFI-B13-25 | Post-incident review and improvement |
OSFI B-13: Information Security Governance
IT governance for financial institutions (OSFI B-13)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFI-B13-01 | Information security program management |
| OSFI-B13-02 | Board and management oversight |
| OSFI-B13-03 | Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk |
| OSFI-B13-04 | Security policy framework |
| OSFI-B13-05 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
OSFI B-13: Operational Resilience
Business continuity and resilience (OSFI B-13)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFI-B13-11 | Business continuity planning and testing |
| OSFI-B13-12 | Disaster recovery procedures |
| OSFI-B13-13 | Third-party dependency management |
| OSFI-B13-14 | Critical service identification |
| OSFI-B13-15 | Communication and escalation procedures |
OSFI B-13: Third-Party Risk Management
Managing vendor and supplier risks (OSFI B-13)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFI-B13-16 | Due diligence and onboarding |
| OSFI-B13-17 | Contractual security requirements |
| OSFI-B13-18 | Ongoing monitoring and assessment |
| OSFI-B13-19 | Concentration risk management |
| OSFI-B13-20 | Exit strategy and transition planning |
Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| B13-2.1 | Technology Architecture |
| B13-2.2 | Technology Asset Management |
| B13-2.3 | Technology Project and Change Management |
| B13-2.4 | Patch and Vulnerability Management |
| B13-2.5 | Incident and Problem Management |
People and Culture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| B13-6.1 | Cyber Hygiene and Security Awareness |
Regulatory Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| B13-6.3 | Incident Reporting to OSFI |
Resilience
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| B13-5.1 | Technology Resilience and Recovery |
| B13-5.2 | Data Resilience and Integrity |
| B13-5.3 | Scenario Testing for Severe but Plausible Events |
Third Party
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| B13-4.1 | Third Party Technology and Cyber Risk Management |
| B13-4.2 | Cloud Computing Risk Management |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with OSFI B-13, you already cover:
DORA
37%
17 controls mapped
Compare →APRA CPS 234
37%
17 controls mapped
Compare →SWIFT CSCF
37%
17 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OSFI B-13?
OSFI B-13 is a compliance framework from Canada with 14 domains and 46 controls. Canadian OSFI Technology and Cyber Risk Management guideline It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does OSFI B-13 have?
OSFI B-13 has 46 controls organised across 14 domains. The largest domains are OSFI B-13: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls), OSFI B-13: Incident Management & Reporting (5 controls), OSFI B-13: Information Security Governance (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does OSFI B-13 map to?
OSFI B-13 maps to 627 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are DORA (37% coverage), APRA CPS 234 (37% coverage), SWIFT CSCF (37% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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