About FISC
FISC Introduction
Outline of FISC
FISC (The Center for Financial Industry Information Systems) was established in November 1984 as an incorporated foundation under the approval of the then Minister of Finance. In April 2011, FISC was approved by the Prime Minister to change its classification to become a public interest incorporated foundation.
The contributors are of wide range including financial institutions, insurance companies, securities firms, computer manufacturers and telecommunications companies.
FISC conducts research on diverse topics, such as technology, utilization, control and threat/defense related to financial information systems, paying attention not only to the current situation at home and abroad but also to the confronting issues and the future prospects.
Research activities are carried out by the staff, most of whom are seconded from the member institutions. Collaboration with domestic and foreign financial institutions, manufacturers, settlement bodies, research institutions, academics and specialists enriches research contents. Knowledge and information gained from research activities, through the process of consolidation, analysis and valuation, develop into various guidelines such as "Security Guidelines on Computer Systems for Banking and Related Financial Institutions" and various research papers. These fruits are presented to the public through publication and seminars.
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Establishing guidelines
In collaboration with its member institutions, the Financial Services Agency and the Bank of Japan, FISC has established the following guidelines for the promotion of security measures on financial institutions information systems. These guidelines have been voluntarily observed by most financial institutions in Japan.
- 1FISC Security Guidelines
In order to promote security measures for financial institutions, FISC established "FISC Security Guidelines on Computer Systems for Banking and Related Financial Institutions" in 1985.
These guidelines were revised in 1991, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2011, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 to reflect the changing environment. - 2FISC System Audit Guidelines for Financial Institutions
FISC established "FISC Information System Audit Guidelines for Banking and Related Financial Institutions" in 1987.
These guidelines were regarded as the basic standards for auditing of computer systems operation and internal controls to keep computer systems secure, reliable, and efficient.
The guidlines were amplified in volume in 2000.and revised in 2007,2014,2016 and 2019. - 3Manual for the Development of Contingency Plans
Developing contingency plans is one of the most important security measures for financial institutions.
FISC published "Manual for the Development of Contingency Plans" in 1994, which summarizes development procedures of contingency plans.
This manual was revised in 2001, 2006 and 2024. - 4FISC Guide for Developing Security Policy
FISC published "Guide for Developing Security Policy for Financial Institutions" in 1999, which explains organizations and procedures for developing security policies and standards.
In 2008, this guide was revised to reflect the latest issues. - 5The Guide for Financial Institutions to Implementing TLPT
In order to improve cyber resilience of financial institutions, "The Guide for Financial Institutions to Implementing TLPT" was published in 2019.
Regarding the judgment of conformity to FISC guidelines
- FISC will not judge whether systems, operations, etc. relating to specific companies / organizations / institutions conform to FISC guidelines.
- FISC is not responsible for the results of any third party making such judgment, nor will it express an evaluation, opinion or judgment on the judgment method / content and results.
For details, please contact the General Affairs Department Division.
E-mail: infofisc * fisc.or.jp
Please replace the asterisk "*" in the mail address with an at sign @.
Research
FISC conducts research on diverse topics related to financial information systems. Research results are presented to the public mainly through "White Paper on Financial Information Systems" (annual) and "Financial Information Systems" (semiannual).
Publications in English
The followings are published in English.
- 1Free Copy
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API Connection Checklist for Financial Institutions and API Connection Partners
English translation based on the Japanese original published on September 27, 2019.
API Connection Checklist Manual <October 2018 edition> September 27, 2019 Partial revision
API Connection Checklist (Format) <October 2018 edition> September 27, 2019 Partial revision - Report of the Council of Experts on FinTech in Financial Institutions
This is the English version of original report which was released in June 2017.
Report of the Council of Experts on FinTech in Financial Institutions
- Report of the Council of Experts on Outsourcing in Financial Institutions
This is the English version of original report which was released in June 2016.
Report of the Council of Experts on Outsourcing in Financial Institutions
- Report of the Council of Experts on the Usage of Cloud Computing by Financial Institutions
This is the English version of original report which was released in November 2014.
Report of the Council of Experts on the Usage of Cloud Computing by Financial Institutions
- Report of the Council of Experts on Countermeasures Against Cyber Attacks on Financial Institutions
This is the English version of original report which was released in February 2014.
Report of the Council of Experts on Countermeasures Against Cyber Attacks on Financial Institutions
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- 2Paid Distribution
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Booklets can only be delivered within Japan. "PDF" can be provided outside of Japan.
- FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN JAPAN 2014（Booklet only）
Price : JPY 3,000
This report explains the latest trends regarding financial information systems; current conditions of computer systems and delivery channels utilized by financial institutions; the outlines of mutual networks amongst financial institutions; the outlines of FISC Security Guidelines and FISC Information System Audit Guidelines; and more. - FISC Security Guidelines on Computer Systems for Financial Institutions (Eleventh Edition)（PDF）
Price : JPY 2,300
This is the English version of Eleventh Edition which was published in January 2024. - Manual for the Development of Contingency Plans in Financial Institutions (Plans for Measures in the Event of Emergencies)（Booklet only）
Price : JPY 13,000
This is the English version of the Third Edition which was published in March 2006. - Manual for the Development of Contingency Plans in Financial Institutions (Plans for Measures in the Event of Emergencies)(Third Edition Supplement 3)（Booklet only）
Price : JPY 9,000
This is the English version of revised supplements version 3 to Third Edition which was published in May 2017. - The Guide for Financial Institutions to Implementing TLPT (First Edition)（PDF）
Price : JPY 4,800
This is the English version of First Edition which was published in June 2020. - FISC System Audit Guidelines for Financial Institutions (First Edition)（PDF）
Price:JPY 4,300
This is the English version which was published in November 2021.
- FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN JAPAN 2014（Booklet only）
To purchase the English publications above, please follow the procedures below.
- 1How to order from overseas
(1) Click below to download order form overseas.
Order Form Exclusive for Orders from Overseas
(2)Fill out this form and send us an email or fax.
Email: infofisc*fisc.or.jp
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(3)We will send the invoice to confirm your order by email. Please send Grand Total Price(JPY) to our account.
- • Please send Grand Total Amount to our account on the invoice.
- • Remitting bank charge will be paid by the applicant.
- • You will also be responsible for various fees related to remittance.
- • When you go through the procedure at your bank, please also bear the remittance fee and the fee for receiving the product payment by the Financial Information System Center
- • Payment in Japanese Yen only.
- • If we can not confirm payment within three weeks from the receipt of the order, we consider the order is canceled.
(4)We will send the items upon confirmation of payment.
- 2How to order within Japan
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- 3To download PDF files
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If you wish to reprint FISC's work, please contact FISC in advance.
Please note that we do not approve the use of the FISC logo for third parties in principle.
For details, please contact the General Affairs Department Division.
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Access
| Address | 4th Floor, Sumitomo Irifune Bldg. , 2-1-1 Irifune, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
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| Tel | +81-3-5542-6060 |
| Fax | +81-3-5566-1052 |
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