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NPCI, IDRBT Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity in India's Digital Payments Ecosystem
- NPCI and IDRBT signed an MoU to enhance cybersecurity and resilience in digital payments.
- Joint training and certification programs will be launched for banking and cybersecurity professionals.
- Real-time threat intelligence services will be extended to strengthen defence across the UPI ecosystem.
In a significant move to enhance the security of India’s booming digital payments ecosystem, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to build greater cyber resilience across platforms like UPI by focusing on advanced training, awareness programs, and proactive risk management strategies.
Speaking on the development, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO of NPCI, highlighted the importance of strengthening cybersecurity not just through technological upgrades, but also through the involvement of skilled personnel and preparedness. “Strengthening cyber resilience is not just about technology, but also about people and preparedness”, he stated. Asbe emphasized that training, certifications, and shared intelligence would play a key role in raising overall security standards in the digital payments landscape.
Dr. Deepak Kumar, Director of IDRBT, noted that the institute has long supported the banking and finance sectors in leveraging technology. He said this formal collaboration with NPCI will play a pivotal role in spreading security awareness and building effective response systems.
As part of the partnership, NPCI and IDRBT will jointly offer specialised training programmes tailored for technology and cybersecurity professionals in the banking and payments industry. These programmes will address critical areas such as cybersecurity, data privacy, and system resiliency.
A key highlight of the MoU is the introduction of an NPCI-certified payment security certification programme. Designed to align with evolving industry and regulatory demands, this initiative will help professionals stay abreast of emerging threats and security practices.
Additionally, IDRBT will extend its cyber threat intelligence service platform to NPCI and its partners, offering real-time insights and helping bolster defenses across the digital payment infrastructure.
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