Guide
The 36-hour rule
Here's what banks need to know about cybersecurity notification requirements.
Understanding the 36-hour cybersecurity notification rule for banks

What banks must report under the 36-hour rule
The financial industry experienced a substantial change in its cybersecurity regulations in 2022. A change that is not entirely understood by those it most impacts: banks and their third-party service providers. Under the 36-hour rule, banks are now required to report any computer-security incident that rises to the level of a notification incident as soon as possible and no later than 36 hours after the bank determines it occurred.
In this guide you’ll learn:
- Why three federal bank regulators jointly established the rule.
- What is considered a notification-worthy incident.
- Seven incidents that fall under the 36-hour rule.
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