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Egypt’s Financial Sector Gets Boost with New Cybersecurity Framework

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched a comprehensive cybersecurity framework designed specifically for the Egyptian financial sector, aiming to protect financial institutions from cyber threats.

Key Features of the Framework

  • Identifies five critical functions: Identity and Access Management, Data Protection and Privacy, Application Security, Endpoint Security, and Network Security
  • Provides specific controls and guidelines for each function to ensure compliance with the framework
  • Includes definitions and responsibilities for various roles, as well as team memberships, to facilitate implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity programs

Strengths of the Framework

  • Offers a clear and concise guide for implementing cybersecurity controls without disrupting established methods
  • Designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing financial institutions to tailor their cybersecurity programs to meet their unique needs and requirements

Welcome from Tripwire Enterprise Policy Manager

Tripwire Enterprise Policy Manager, a leading cybersecurity solution provider, has welcomed the CBE framework as a significant step forward for Egypt’s financial sector. The company’s solution maps perfectly to the CBE Framework’s requirements and controls, making it easier for financial institutions to implement and maintain their cybersecurity programs.

Impact on the Financial Sector

The CBE framework is seen as a major boost for Egypt’s financial sector, which has been plagued by cyber attacks in recent years. With this new framework, financial institutions will be better equipped to protect themselves against these threats and ensure the security of their customers’ data.

Conclusion

The Egyptian Financial Cybersecurity Framework is an important step forward for the country’s financial sector, providing a clear and concise guide for implementing cybersecurity controls. It is hoped that other countries will follow Egypt’s lead and adopt similar frameworks to protect their own financial sectors from cyber threats.