CBN Risk-Based Cybersecurity Framework for DMBs and PSBs
Central Bank of Nigeria mandatory risk-based cybersecurity framework for all deposit money banks and payment service banks. 10 parts covering governance, risk management, cyber resilience, threat intelligence, emerging technologies, metrics and reporting, compliance and enforcement, awareness and training, personnel security, and physical security. Requires annual self-assessment (CSAT) and participation in NigFinCERT. Effective July 2024.
AC (16) AT (6) AU (11) CA (7) CM (9) CP (12) IA (9) IR (9) MA (5) MP (7) PE (15) PL (6) PM (20) PS (9) PT (5) RA (9) SA (7) SC (16) SI (10) SR (5)
AC Access Control
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| AC-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part1.3Part3.2 |
| AC-02 | Account Management | Part3.2 |
| AC-03 | Access Enforcement | Part3.2Part5.2 |
| AC-04 | Information Flow Enforcement | Part3.2Part3.4Part5.2 |
| AC-05 | Separation of Duties | Part3.2Part9 |
| AC-06 | Least Privilege | Part3.2Part9 |
| AC-07 | Unsuccessful Logon Attempts | Part3.2 |
| AC-10 | Concurrent Session Control | Part3.2 |
| AC-11 | Device Lock | Part3.2 |
| AC-12 | Session Termination | Part3.2 |
| AC-16 | Security and Privacy Attributes | Part3.4 |
| AC-17 | Remote Access | Part3.2 |
| AC-19 | Access Control for Mobile Devices | Part3.2 |
| AC-20 | Use of External Systems | Part2.4Part3.2 |
| AC-23 | Data Mining Protection | Part3.4 |
| AC-24 | Access Control Decisions | Part3.2 |
AT Awareness and Training
AU Audit and Accountability
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| AU-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part1.3 |
| AU-02 | Event Logging | Part3.5 |
| AU-03 | Content of Audit Records | Part3.5 |
| AU-04 | Audit Log Storage Capacity | Part3.5 |
| AU-05 | Response to Audit Logging Process Failures | Part3.5 |
| AU-06 | Audit Record Review, Analysis, and Reporting | Part3.5Part9 |
| AU-07 | Audit Record Reduction and Report Generation | Part3.5 |
| AU-08 | Time Stamps | Part3.5 |
| AU-09 | Protection of Audit Information | Part3.5 |
| AU-12 | Audit Record Generation | Part3.5 |
| AU-13 | Monitoring for Information Disclosure | Part9 |
CA Security Assessment and Authorization
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| CA-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part6.2 |
| CA-02 | Control Assessments | Part2.3Part5.1Part6.2Part7.2 |
| CA-05 | Plan of Action and Milestones | Part2.1Part2.2Part6.2 |
| CA-06 | Authorization | Part6.2 |
| CA-07 | Continuous Monitoring | Part2.2Part2.3Part3.5Part6.1Part6.2Part7.2 |
| CA-08 | Penetration Testing | Part2.3Part3.8 |
| CA-09 | Internal System Connections | Part2.3 |
CM Configuration Management
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| CM-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part3.3 |
| CM-02 | Baseline Configuration | Part3.3 |
| CM-03 | Configuration Change Control | Part3.3 |
| CM-05 | Access Restrictions for Change | Part3.3 |
| CM-06 | Configuration Settings | Part3.3 |
| CM-07 | Least Functionality | Part3.3 |
| CM-08 | System Component Inventory | Part3.1 |
| CM-09 | Configuration Management Plan | Part3.1 |
| CM-12 | Information Location | Part3.1Part3.4 |
CP Contingency Planning
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| CP-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part3.6Part3.7 |
| CP-02 | Contingency Plan | Part3.6Part3.7 |
| CP-03 | Contingency Training | Part3.7 |
| CP-04 | Contingency Plan Testing | Part3.6Part3.7Part3.8 |
| CP-06 | Alternate Storage Site | Part3.7 |
| CP-07 | Alternate Processing Site | Part3.7 |
| CP-08 | Telecommunications Services | Part3.7 |
| CP-09 | System Backup | Part3.6Part3.7 |
| CP-10 | System Recovery and Reconstitution | Part3.6Part3.7 |
| CP-11 | Alternate Communications Protocols | Part3.7 |
| CP-12 | Safe Mode | Part3.7 |
| CP-13 | Alternative Security Mechanisms | Part3.7 |
IA Identification and Authentication
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| IA-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part3.2 |
| IA-02 | Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users) | Part3.2Part5.2 |
| IA-03 | Device Identification and Authentication | Part3.2 |
| IA-04 | Identifier Management | Part3.2 |
| IA-05 | Authenticator Management | Part3.2 |
| IA-06 | Authentication Feedback | Part3.2 |
| IA-08 | Identification and Authentication (Non-organizational Users) | Part3.2Part5.2 |
| IA-11 | Re-authentication | Part3.2 |
| IA-12 | Identity Proofing | Part3.2 |
IR Incident Response
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| IR-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part1.3Part3.6 |
| IR-02 | Incident Response Training | Part3.6 |
| IR-03 | Incident Response Testing | Part3.6Part3.8 |
| IR-04 | Incident Handling | Part3.5Part3.6 |
| IR-05 | Incident Monitoring | Part3.6 |
| IR-06 | Incident Reporting | Part3.6 |
| IR-07 | Incident Response Assistance | Part3.6 |
| IR-08 | Incident Response Plan | Part3.6 |
| IR-09 | Information Spillage Response | Part3.6 |
MA Maintenance
MP Media Protection
PE Physical and Environmental Protection
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| PE-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part10 |
| PE-02 | Physical Access Authorizations | Part10 |
| PE-03 | Physical Access Control | Part10 |
| PE-04 | Access Control for Transmission | Part10 |
| PE-05 | Access Control for Output Devices | Part10 |
| PE-06 | Monitoring Physical Access | Part10 |
| PE-08 | Visitor Access Records | Part10 |
| PE-09 | Power Equipment and Cabling | Part10 |
| PE-10 | Emergency Shutoff | Part10 |
| PE-11 | Emergency Power | Part10 |
| PE-12 | Emergency Lighting | Part10 |
| PE-13 | Fire Protection | Part10 |
| PE-14 | Environmental Controls | Part10 |
| PE-15 | Water Damage Protection | Part10 |
| PE-17 | Alternate Work Site | Part10 |
PL Planning
PM Program Management
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| PM-01 | Information Security Program Plan | Part1.1Part1.3Part6.1Part7.1 |
| PM-02 | Information Security Program Leadership Role | Part1.1Part1.2 |
| PM-03 | Information Security and Privacy Resources | Part1.1 |
| PM-04 | Plan of Action and Milestones Process | Part1.3Part2.2Part6.1Part6.2Part7.2 |
| PM-05 | System Inventory | Part3.1 |
| PM-06 | Measures of Performance | Part2.2Part6.1Part6.2Part7.2 |
| PM-08 | Critical Infrastructure Plan | Part3.7 |
| PM-09 | Risk Management Strategy | Part1.1Part2.1Part2.2 |
| PM-10 | Authorization Process | Part1.3Part6.2Part7.1 |
| PM-11 | Mission and Business Process Definition | Part3.7 |
| PM-12 | Insider Threat Program | Part9 |
| PM-13 | Security and Privacy Workforce | Part1.1Part8 |
| PM-14 | Testing, Training, and Monitoring | Part2.3Part3.8Part6.1Part7.2 |
| PM-15 | Security and Privacy Groups and Associations | Part4Part8 |
| PM-16 | Threat Awareness Program | Part3.5Part4 |
| PM-28 | Risk Framing | Part1.1Part2.1Part2.2 |
| PM-29 | Risk Management Program Leadership Roles | Part1.1Part1.2 |
| PM-30 | Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy | Part2.4 |
| PM-31 | Continuous Monitoring Strategy | Part2.4 |
| PM-32 | Purposing | Part2.4Part5.1 |
PS Personnel Security
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| PS-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part1.2Part9 |
| PS-02 | Position Risk Designation | Part1.2Part9 |
| PS-03 | Personnel Screening | Part1.2Part9 |
| PS-04 | Personnel Termination | Part9 |
| PS-05 | Personnel Transfer | Part9 |
| PS-06 | Access Agreements | Part1.2Part9 |
| PS-07 | External Personnel Security | Part1.2Part2.4Part9 |
| PS-08 | Personnel Sanctions | Part9 |
| PS-09 | Position Descriptions | Part1.1Part1.2 |
PT Personally Identifiable Information Processing and Transparency
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| PT-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part3.4Part5.1Part7.1 |
| PT-02 | Authority to Process Personally Identifiable Information | Part3.4Part5.1Part7.1 |
| PT-03 | Personally Identifiable Information Processing Purposes | Part3.4Part7.1 |
| PT-05 | Privacy Notice | Part3.4Part7.1 |
| PT-06 | System of Records Notice | Part7.1 |
RA Risk Assessment
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| RA-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part2.1 |
| RA-02 | Security Categorization | Part2.1Part3.1 |
| RA-03 | Risk Assessment | Part2.1Part2.2Part4Part5.1 |
| RA-04 | Risk Assessment Update | Part2.1Part2.2 |
| RA-05 | Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning | Part2.3Part3.3 |
| RA-06 | Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Survey | Part2.3 |
| RA-07 | Risk Response | Part2.1Part2.2 |
| RA-09 | Criticality Analysis | Part2.1Part2.3Part3.1Part5.1 |
| RA-10 | Threat Hunting | Part3.5Part4 |
SA System and Services Acquisition
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| SA-04 | Acquisition Process | Part2.4Part5.1Part5.2 |
| SA-08 | Security and Privacy Engineering Principles | Part4Part5.1Part5.2 |
| SA-09 | External System Services | Part2.4Part5.1 |
| SA-11 | Developer Testing and Evaluation | Part5.2 |
| SA-17 | Developer Security and Privacy Architecture and Design | Part5.1 |
| SA-21 | Developer Screening | Part2.4 |
| SA-22 | Unsupported System Components | Part2.4 |
SC System and Communications Protection
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| SC-01 | Policy and Procedures | Part1.3 |
| SC-05 | Denial-of-service Protection | Part3.3 |
| SC-07 | Boundary Protection | Part3.1Part3.3Part5.1Part5.2 |
| SC-08 | Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity | Part3.3Part3.4Part5.2 |
| SC-12 | Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management | Part3.3 |
| SC-13 | Cryptographic Protection | Part3.3Part3.4Part5.2 |
| SC-20 | Secure Name/Address Resolution Service (Authoritative Source) | Part3.3 |
| SC-21 | Secure Name/Address Resolution Service (Recursive or Caching Resolver) | Part3.3 |
| SC-22 | Architecture and Provisioning for Name/Address Resolution Service | Part3.3 |
| SC-23 | Session Authenticity | Part5.2 |
| SC-24 | Fail in Known State | Part3.7 |
| SC-26 | Decoys | Part3.5Part4 |
| SC-28 | Protection of Information at Rest | Part3.3Part3.4 |
| SC-39 | Process Isolation | Part3.3 |
| SC-41 | Port and I/O Device Access | Part3.3 |
| SC-44 | Detonation Chambers | Part3.5Part4 |
SI System and Information Integrity
| Control | Name | CBN CSF References |
|---|---|---|
| SI-02 | Flaw Remediation | Part2.3Part3.3 |
| SI-03 | Malicious Code Protection | Part3.3 |
| SI-04 | System Monitoring | Part2.2Part3.3Part3.5Part4 |
| SI-05 | Security Alerts, Advisories, and Directives | Part4 |
| SI-07 | Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity | Part3.3 |
| SI-10 | Information Input Validation | Part5.2 |
| SI-12 | Information Management and Retention | Part3.4Part7.1 |
| SI-13 | Predictable Failure Prevention | Part3.7 |
| SI-16 | Memory Protection | Part3.3 |
| SI-17 | Fail-safe Procedures | Part3.7 |