2017-06-29 | 112198The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic issued these recommendations to guide microfinance organizations in establishing robust information security frameworks to mitigate risks from unauthorized access, system failures, and personnel errors. The document mandates a multi-layered security architecture covering hardware, applications, systems, networks, and external interfaces, requiring strict access controls, data classification, and comprehensive logging. It further prescribes specific protocols for data backup, disaster recovery, and the protection of critical financial information to ensure operational continuity and regulatory compliance.