Severity: Medium New version Global Action required
SWIFT publishes updated Independent Assessment Framework (IAF)
Original title: Independent Assessment Framework (IAF)
- Published
- Source: www2.swift.com
- Effective
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Not stated
- Framework: SWIFT CSCF
- CSCF v2026 source
Why it matters
SWIFT has published an updated version of the Independent Assessment Framework (IAF) as of October 9, 2026. The IAF provides a framework for undertaking assessments against the SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework. Organizations using SWIFT need to refer to the updated framework when conducting customer security assessments and validating compliance with SWIFT security requirements.
What changed
- Updated Independent Assessment Framework (IAF) published on October 9, 2026, replacing the previous version from November 29, 2022
- Simplified presentation of the framework documentation with updated content for assessing SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework compliance
Who is affected
Financial institutions and organizations worldwide using SWIFT services and required to conduct security assessments against the SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework
What to do
AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.