To understand the structure and purpose of cybersecurity governance frameworks in the Indian banking sector.
To analyze the current cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls adopted by private sector banks.
To evaluate how effectively these frameworks mitigate cyber risks and ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
To examine the role of RBI guidelines, ISO standards, and internal governance in shaping cybersecurity practices.
To recommend improvements to governance models for enhanced cyber resilience and incident response readiness.
Conduct a literature review on cybersecurity governance principles, focusing on frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and RBI guidelines for banks.
Study cybersecurity governance practices in selected Indian private sector banks (e.g., HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank).
Analyze governance components such as policy enforcement, risk assessment, monitoring systems, audit mechanisms, and board-level oversight.
Examine case studies or reports of cyber incidents in Indian banks and evaluate the governance response.
Compare the effectiveness of cybersecurity frameworks based on parameters such as incident frequency, regulatory compliance, and recovery time.
(If feasible) Conduct expert interviews or surveys with IT/security managers in private banks to assess governance maturity.
Prepare a strategic report presenting key findings, framework effectiveness evaluation, gaps, and practical recommendations for strengthening cybersecurity governance in Indian private banks.
