From a cybersecurity risk governance perspective, the FSC will expect as a minimum from the Management Companies the following:
- understanding of the cyber risks, vulnerabilities and impact associated in running their businesses, with supporting documentation;
- putting into place appropriate policies and procedures duly approved by the board to mitigate the risks;
- carrying out an annual cybersecurity risk assessment which is reported to the board;
- conducting regular IT audit and addressing identified loopholes accordingly;
- conducting penetration testing to ensure that their systems are not vulnerable or susceptible to cyber-attacks;
- putting in place appropriate contingency arrangements that they can be deployed in the event of a cyberattack, including but not limited, maintaining service levels for clients and informing relevant parties and authorities about the attack and its impact; and
- running a comprehensive technology risk and cybersecurity training programme at all levels.
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