Pursuant to Section 31(2) (b) of the National Payment System Act, 2011 which empowers the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to issue Directives and Guidelines, the CBK has developed draft Cyber Security Guidelines for Payment Service Providers. The objective is to create a safer and more secure cyberspace that underpins information system security priorities, to promote stability of the Kenyan payment system sub-sector. The Guidelines sets the minimum standards that PSPs should adopt to develop effective cybersecurity governance and risk management frameworks in order to maintain a sound, secure and efficient National Payment System. In line with the constitutional requirement for public participation in legislative and policy development, CBK hereby seeks input from the public. The comments should be submitted by Friday, September 14, 2018.
Read the Invitation Note here…
Download the Draft Cyber Security Guidelines here…