Summary
This document is a communiqué issued by Central Depository Services (India) Limited regarding the submission of compliance related to the closure of findings identified during Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT). It outlines the requirements for Depository Participants (DPs) to submit a compliance report to CDSL, as mandated by SEBI Circular no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/TPD/P/CIR/2022/80. DPs are instructed to remedy any gaps or vulnerabilities detected and to submit their compliance of closure within three months following the final VAPT report submission. The deadline for DPs to submit their compliance report for the financial year 2023-2024 is set for March 31, 2024. The document also includes a manual for the submission process, detailing the steps DPs must follow to log into the Audit application and submit their reports accurately. Queries regarding the communiqué can be directed to CDSL Helpdesk.
