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Chapter 2 · The Core Rulebook Architecture

Technology & Information Safeguards

Episode 02.3 · VARA Compliance Series

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What core technical standards does VARA mandate for VASPs?

The Technology & Information Rulebook requires robust cybersecurity, data privacy, operational resilience, and continuous system monitoring, with annual penetration testing and third-party audits. VASPs must also maintain business continuity plans and report critical IT incidents within strict deadlines.

Episode 02.3 — Chapter 2: The Core Rulebook Architecture | VARA Compliance Series.

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