IND INS Cyber Security Awareness


On Oct. 19, IND INS issued circular re cyber security awareness.


  • IND INS issued circular re National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM); noted Oct. is recognized globally as NCSAM to increase awareness about cyber security.
  • Regulated entities are encouraged to celebrate NCSAM, promote cyber hygiene via mass awareness programs using channels such as TV, radio, reels, memes, SMS.
  • Effectiveness
  • Entities are instructed to share an outline of activities conducted by Nov. 3, 2023.
  • Oct. 2024 Awareness Month 2024
  • On Oct. 3, 2024, IND INS issued circular regarding NCSAM 2024, regulated entities are advised to promote cyber hygiene by conducting mass awareness campaigns.
  • It reminded that NCSAM is aimed at creating awareness on importance of cyber security; encouraged regulated entities to take part in activities that promote this.
  • Entities are instructed to share an outline of activities conducted by Nov. 5, 2024.

Regulators IND INS
Entity Types IB; Ins
Reference Cir IRDAI/GA&HR/CIR/MISC/127/10/2024, 10/3/2024; Cir IRDAVGA&HR/CIR/MISC/184/10/2023, 10/19/2023
Functions Advertising; Compliance; Cyber; Operations; Reporting
Countries India
Category
State
Products Insurance; Insurance-Casualty; Insurance-Health; Insurance-Life; Insurance-Property
Regions AP
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 10/19/2023
Effective Date 11/5/2024
Rule Id 188699
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 10/3/2024
Report Section International

Last substantive update on 10/08/2024