India’s payments central body launch training programmes for cybersecurity

They will also develop an exclusive NPCI-certified payment security cert. programme.

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) with the aim of strengthening the cybersecurity and resiliency of India’s digital payment ecosystem.

The two organisations will jointly conduct training programmes for tech and cyber professionals in the banking and digital payment services sector.

They will also develop an exclusive NPCI-certified payment security certification programme.

The NPCI is the central body responsible for overseeing retail payments and settlement systems in India. It was established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).