OSFI B-13
Canadian OSFI Technology and Cyber Risk Management guideline
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Framework Domains (8)
Assurance and Audit
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFIB13-6 | Independent Assurance, Internal Audit, External Examination |
Cyber Hygiene and Awareness
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFIB13-5 | Cyber Hygiene and Security Awareness |
Cyber Security (5 NIST CSF Functions)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFIB13-3 | Cyber Security: Identification, Protection, Detection, Response, Recovery |
Governance and Three Lines
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFIB13-1 | Governance, Risk Management, and Three Lines of Defense |
Incident Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFIB13-7 | Incident Reporting to OSFI and Regulatory Coordination |
Metrics and Continuous Improvement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFIB13-8 | Metrics, Monitoring, Continuous Improvement, Maturity |
Technology Operations and Architecture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFIB13-2 | Technology Operations, Architecture, and Resilience |
Third-Party Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSFIB13-4 | Third-Party Risk Management and Cloud |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with OSFI B-13, you already cover:
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
63%
5 controls mapped
Compare →Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
63%
5 controls mapped
Compare →NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
63%
5 controls mapped
Compare →+ 145 more: EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation (63%), ISO 27019 (63%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OSFI B-13?
OSFI B-13 is a compliance framework from Canada with 8 domains and 8 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 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Assurance and Audit (1 controls), Cyber Hygiene and Awareness (1 controls), Cyber Security (5 NIST CSF Functions) (1 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 148 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 (63% coverage), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 (63% coverage), NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (63% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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