Incident Reporting Portal
Overview
The Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC), is a section within CFU division of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). It is established under Section 11 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act Regulations, 2024, as the central hub for cybersecurity within the banking sector. BS-SOC is dedicated to monitoring, detecting, preventing, responding to, and investigating cyber threats that target financial institutions.
Our Mandate
BS-SOC is committed to safeguarding the critical information infrastructure of institutions regulated by CBK. Our core functions include:

1. Cyber threat monitoring & detection
Identifying and analyzing potential cyber threats.

2. Incident response & management
Swiftly addressing cybersecurity incidents to minimize impact.

3. Threat intelligence & information sharing
Providing actionable intelligence and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

4. Risk assessment & guidance
Evaluating cyber risks and offering guidance to strengthen resilience

5. Capacity building & awareness
Enhancing cybersecurity knowledge and preparedness within the sector.

6. Collaboration & Cooperation
Facilitating strategic partnerships to bolster cybersecurity resilience.
Key stakeholders
Contact Information
- Address:
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Haile Selassie Avenue,
P.O. Box 60000-0200, Nairobi
- Mobile:
- +254 710 447091, +254 710 445926
- Email:
- bs-soc@centralbank.go.ke