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Topic	Details
Topic 1	Understanding Swift: This section of the exam measures the skills of Swift network administrators and covers Swift’s crucial role in the international financial community, including the structure and operations of the Swift network and its infrastructure.
Topic 2	Understanding the methodology and assessment deliverables: This section is designed for independent auditors working with Swift systems. It tests the candidate’s grasp of the Assessor’s role and obligations when conducting a CSP assessment. The section evaluates knowledge of key elements to consider during the assessment process.
Topic 3	Understanding the Swift Customer Security Programme: This domain is targeted at compliance officers and risk managers involved in Swift operations. It evaluates the candidate’s comprehension of the CSP controls framework and their ability to determine the appropriate architecture type and related scope as outlined in the Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF).

Q34. Select the correct statement(s) about the Swift Alliance Gateway. (Choose all that apply.)

It acts as the single window to SwiftNet messaging services by concentrating your traffic flows

It allows sharing of PKI profiles between application or individuals, through the use of virtual profiles

It allows the creation and/or modification of some Swift messages (depending on the types &/or formats)

The Alliance Gateway can only be accessed by a SWIFTNet user

Q35. Using the outsourcing agent diagram, which components (including the components in SWIFT user premises) must be placed in a secure zone? (Select the correct answer)
*Swift Customer Security Controls Policy
*Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025
*Independent Assessment Framework
*Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines
*Independent Assessment Framework – High-Level Test Plan Guidelines
*Outsourcing Agents – Security Requirements Baseline v2025
*CSP Architecture Type – Decision tree
*CSP_controls_matrix_and_high_test_plan_2025
*Assessment template for Mandatory controls
*Assessment template for Advisory controls
*CSCF Assessment Completion Letter
*Swift_CSP_Assessment_Report_Template
*Next Service Provider(s)
*SWIFT User
*Outsourcing Agent(s)
*Connector*
*SWIFT
*SWIFT network

Components A, B, and C

All components

Components A, C, D, and E

Components A, C, and D

The diagram shows a SWIFT user environment with an outsourcing agent and next service provider(s).
Components are labeled as follows:
*A: Middleware connector (customer connector) – Part of the SWIFT user premises.
*B: Operator GUI – Part of the SWIFT user premises, used for operator interaction.
*C: SWIFT-related application, Admin users, client – Part of the outsourcing agent’s environment.
*D: Connectors or interfaces – Part of the outsourcing agent’s environment, connecting to SWIFT.
*E: Application PC, Admin PC – Part of the outsourcing agent’s environment.
*Next Service Provider(s), SWIFT, SWIFT network – External entities.
CSCF Control “1.1 SWIFT Environment Protection” requires that all SWIFT-related components handling sensitive data or connectivity within the user’s control be placed in a secure zone. The “Outsourcing Agents – Security Requirements Baseline v2025” extends this to components managed by outsourcing agents. Let’s analyze:
*SWIFT User premises (A, B): The middleware connector (A) must be in a secure zone as it handles SWIFT data. The Operator GUI (B) is typically outside the secure zone unless it directly processes SWIFT data, but best practice includes securing it.
*Outsourcing Agent(s) (C, D, E): The SWIFT-related application and connectors/interfaces (C, D) must be in a secure zone, as they process SWIFT transactions. Application/Admin PCs (E) are support systems and may not require secure zone placement unless directly involved.
*External entities (Next Service Provider(s), SWIFT, SWIFT network): These are out of the user’s control and not placed in the user’s secure zone.
The question asks for components in the SWIFT user premises and outsourcing agent environment. Per CSCF, the secure zone includes:
*A (Middleware connector): Must be in the secure zone.
*C (SWIFT-related application): Must be in the secure zone (outsourcing agent’s responsibility).
*D (Connectors/interfaces): Must be in the secure zone (outsourcing agent’s responsibility).
*B (Operator GUI) and E (Application/Admin PCs): Typically outside unless integrated into the secure zone.
Option D (Components A, C, D) aligns with the mandatory secure zone components (middleware connector, SWIFT application, and connectors/interfaces), excluding non-essential support systems.
Summary of Correct answer:
Components A, C, and D must be placed in a secure zone (D).
References to SWIFT Customer Security Programme Documents:
*Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025: Control 1.1 defines secure zone requirements.
*Outsourcing Agents – Security Requirements Baseline v2025: Extends secure zone to outsourced components.
*CSP_controls_matrix_and_high_test_plan_2025: Specifies secure zone placement.
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Q36. Is the restriction of Internet access only relevant when having Swift-related components in a secure zone?

Yes, because if there is no secure zone then the internet connectivity does not need to be restricted

No, because there can be in-scope general operator PCs used to access a Swift-related application hosted at a service provider

Q37. What does SWIFT provide? (Select the two correct answers that apply)

A platform for messaging

Standards for communicating

Hosting for financial institutions

A high-level programming language

SWIFT, which stands for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, is a global member- owned cooperative that provides a network for financial institutions to securely exchange information, primarily for financial transactions. Let’s break down the options and evaluate them against SWIFT’s official services as outlined in the SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP) and related documentation.
* Option A: A platform for messagingThis is correct. SWIFT’s core function is to provide a secure, standardized messaging platform for financial institutions to exchange information. SWIFT operates a messaging network that enables banks, financial institutions, and other entities to send and receive standardized financial messages (such as payment instructions, securities transactions, and trade messages). This is facilitated through services like SWIFTNet, which is the messaging infrastructure that ensures secure and reliable communication. The SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) emphasizes the security of this messaging platform, with controls designed to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the messaging environment. For example, the CSCF includes controls like “1.1 SWIFT Environment Protection,” which ensures the messaging platform is isolated and secure.
* Option B: Standards for communicatingThis is also correct. SWIFT is well-known for developing and maintaining global standards for financial messaging, most notably the SWIFT message types (MT) and the newer ISO 20022 standard, which is increasingly being adopted for cross-border payments and reporting. These standards define the format and structure of messages, ensuring consistency and interoperability across the global financial community. For instance, a payment instruction sent via SWIFT follows a standardized format (e.g., MT103 for a customer payment), which ensures that the sending and receiving institutions can process it efficiently. The SWIFT CSP documentation, including the CSCF, indirectly references these standards by focusing on the secure transmission of standardized messages, as seen in controls like “2.1 Internal Data Transmission Security,” which ensures data integrity during communication.
* Option C: Hosting for financial institutionsThis is incorrect. SWIFT does not provide hosting services for financial institutions. SWIFT’s role is focused on messaging and standards, not on hosting infrastructure like data centers or cloud services for financial institutions. While SWIFT does offer some cloud-based connectivity options (e.g., Alliance Cloud for smaller institutions to connect to the SWIFT network), this is not the same as providing hosting services for the institutions’ broader IT operations. Hosting infrastructure is typically managed by the institutions themselves or third-party providers, and the CSCF emphasizes that institutions are responsible for securing their own environments (e.g., Control “6.1 Security Awareness” highlights the need for institutions to manage their own security).
* Option D: A high-level programming languageThis is incorrect. SWIFT does not provide a programming language. SWIFT’s focus is on messaging protocols and standards, not on developing or providing programming languages.Financial institutions may use various programming languages (like Java, Python, or C++) to integrate with SWIFT’s messaging system via APIs or interfaces like SWIFT Alliance Access, but SWIFT itself does not develop or distribute programming languages. The CSCF does not reference programming languages as a SWIFT offering; instead, it focuses on secure integration with SWIFT services, such as Control “2.3 System Hardening,” which ensures that systems interacting with SWIFT are secure.
Summary of Correct Answers:SWIFT provides a platform for messaging (Option A) through its SWIFTNet network and standards for communicating (Option B) via its message formats like MT and ISO 20022. The other options-hosting services and a high-level programming language-are not part of SWIFT’s offerings.
References to SWIFT Customer Security Programme Documents:
* SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) v2024: The CSCF outlines the security controls that protect the SWIFT messaging environment, emphasizing SWIFT’s role in secure messaging (e.g., Control 1.1, 2.1).
* SWIFT User Handbook: Details SWIFT’s messaging services and standards, including SWIFTNet and message types like MT and ISO 20022.
* SWIFT CSP Implementation Guide: Highlights that institutions are responsible for their own infrastructure, ruling out hosting as a SWIFT service.

Q38. What does the CSCF expect in terms of Database Integrity? (Choose all that apply.)

Nothing is needed when the messaging or connector integrates/embeds an integrity check functionality at each Swift transaction record level.

When a database is used by a messaging interface or connector, the related hosted database and its supporting system must be protected as a Swift-related component and exceptions alerted

Alerts generated from performed integrity checks are captured and analysed for appropriate treatment

Q39. A detailed CSP assessment report has been provided to the Swift user following the assessment. Is a completion letter also mandated to be supplied?

Yes

No

Q40. What type of control effectiveness needs to be validated for an independent assessment?

Effectiveness is never validated only the control design

An independent assessment is a point in time review with possible reviews of older evidence as appropriate

Operational effectiveness needs to be validated

None of the above

Q41.

1. Customer Connector
2. Bridging Server (Middleware Server)
3. Customer Connector
4. Bridging Server (Middleware Server)

1. Customer Connector
2. Bridging Server (Middleware Server)
3. Customer Connector
4. Customer Connector

1. Bridging Server (Middleware Server)
2. Bridging Server (Middleware Server)
3. Bridging Server (Middleware Server)
4. Bridging Server (Middleware Server)

1. Customer Connector
2. Customer Connector
3. Customer Connector
4. Customer Connector

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Q42. A Treasury Management System (TMS) application is installed on the same machine as the customer connector (such as MQ server) connecting towards a Service Bureau Are these applications/systems in scope of CSCF?

The TMS application, the MQ server and hosting system are in the scope of the CSCF and must be placed in a secure zone

The TMS application, the MQ server and hosting system enters the scope of the CSCF advisory and should be placed in a secure zone

Only the MO server application is in scope of the CSCF> The TMS application is considered as back-office

The TMS application is the highest risk and must be secured appropriately. The MQ server should be secured on a best effort basis

Q43. Select the correct statement about Alliance Gateway.

It is used to exchange messages over the Swift network

It is used to create messages to send over the Swift network

Q44. Can an internal audit department submit and approve their SWIFT user’s attestation on the KYC-SA SWIFT portal? (Select the correct answer)
*Swift Customer Security Controls Policy
*Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025
*Independent Assessment Framework
*Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines
*Independent Assessment Framework – High-Level Test Plan Guidelines
*Outsourcing Agents – Security Requirements Baseline v2025
*CSP Architecture Type – Decision tree
*CSP_controls_matrix_and_high_test_plan_2025
*Assessment template for Mandatory controls
*Assessment template for Advisory controls
*CSCF Assessment Completion Letter
*Swift_CSP_Assessment_Report_Template

Yes, providing this is agreed by the head of IT operations and the CISO

No, this is never an option

Yes, an internal auditor can submit the attestation for approval provided they have the appropriate credentials for swift.com. The CISO remains in charge of the approval of the attestation

Yes, with approval from the Chief Auditor

Q45. Select the environment that is not in scope in a SWIFT user CSP assessment (assuming the environments are separated).
*Swift Customer Security Controls Policy
*Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025
*Independent Assessment Framework
*Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines
*Independent Assessment Framework – High-Level Test Plan Guidelines
*Outsourcing Agents – Security Requirements Baseline v2025
*CSP Architecture Type – Decision tree
*CSP_controls_matrix_and_high_test_plan_2025
*Assessment template for Mandatory controls
*Assessment template for Advisory controls
*CSCF Assessment Completion Letter
*Swift_CSP_Assessment_Report_Template

SWIFT infrastructure (sometimes known as Live)

Development

Disaster Recovery

Cold backup systems

The CSCF defines the scope of environments for a SWIFT user CSP assessment, focusing on environments that handle live SWIFT transactions or are critical to operational continuity. The “Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025” and “Independent Assessment Framework” provide guidance on scope. Let’s evaluate each option, assuming the environments are separated:
*Option A: SWIFT infrastructure (sometimes known as Live)
This is in scope. The live environment, where actual SWIFT transactions are processed (e.g., Alliance Access sending MT103 messages), is the primary focus of the CSCF. Controls like “1.1 SWIFTEnvironment Protection” and “2.1 Internal Data Transmission Security” apply directly to this environment.
*Option B: Development
This is not in scope. Development environments, used for building or testing applications before deployment, are typically out of scope if they are fully separated from live systems and do not process real SWIFT data.
The “Independent Assessment Framework” excludes development environments unless they are integrated with live systems, which the question assumes is not the case.
*Option C: Disaster Recovery
This is in scope. Disaster Recovery (DR) environments are designed to take over in case of a failure in the live environment. Since they can process live SWIFT transactions during a failover, they must comply with CSCF controls (e.g., Control “1.1”) to ensure continuity and security.
*Option D: Cold backup systems
This is in scope. Cold backup systems, while not actively processing transactions, are part of the SWIFT infrastructure’s resilience strategy. They must be secured to prevent compromise (e.g., CSCF Control “1.2 Physical Security”) and are included in the assessment scope per the “Assessment template for Mandatory controls.” Summary of Correct answer:
The Development environment (B) is not in scope for a SWIFT user CSP assessment if separated from live systems.
References to SWIFT Customer Security Programme Documents:
*Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025: Excludes development environments from scope if separated.
*Independent Assessment Framework: Focuses on live, DR, and backup environments.
*Assessment template for Mandatory controls: Includes DR and backup systems in scope.
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Q46. The Alliance Web Platform Administrator uses both the GUI and command line to perform configuration and monitoring tasks on AWP SE.

TRUE

FALSE

Q47. Select the components a SwiftNet Link (SNL) may communicate with. (Choose all that apply.)

The Graphical User Interface

The VPN boxes

The HSM device

The messaging interface (such as Alliance Access)

This question identifies the components with which the SwiftNet Link (SNL) communicates, based on its role in the Swift ecosystem under theSwift Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) v2024.
Step 1: Understand the Role of SwiftNet Link (SNL)
The SNL is a communication layer that facilitates secure connectivity between a Swift user’s environment and the Swift network. It handles encrypted data transmission and interacts with specific infrastructure components, as detailed in theSwift Alliance Gateway Technical DocumentationandControl 1.1: Swift Environment Protectionof theCSCF v2024.
Step 2: Evaluate Each Option
* A. The Graphical User InterfaceThe GUI (e.g., operator interface) is used by personnel to interact with Swift applications (e.g., Alliance Access), but it does not directly communicate with the SNL. The SNL operates at the network and security layer, not the user interface layer, per theSwift User Handbook
.Conclusion: Incorrect.
* B. The VPN boxesThe SNL communicates with VPN boxes to establish secure tunnels (e.g., using NTLS) for data transmission to the Swift network, as specified in theSwift Security Best Practicesand Control 2.6: Internet Accessibility Restriction.Conclusion: Correct.
* C. The HSM deviceThe SNL interacts with the Hardware Security Module (HSM) to manage cryptographic keys and secure communications, as outlined inControl 2.5B: Cryptographic Key Managementand theSwift Alliance Gateway Technical Documentation.Conclusion: Correct.
* D. The messaging interface (such as Alliance Access)The SNL connects to the messaging interface (e.
g., Alliance Access or Entry) to transmit and receive Swift messages, a core function described in the CSCF v2024underControl 1.1.Conclusion: Correct.
Step 3: Conclusion and Verification
The correct answers areB, C, and D, as the SNL communicates with VPN boxes, HSM devices, and messaging interfaces to ensure secure and functional connectivity to the Swift network, consistent withCSCF v2024and related documentation.
References
* Swift Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) v2024, Control 1.1: Swift Environment Protection, Control 2.5B: Cryptographic Key Management, Control 2.6: Internet Accessibility Restriction.
* Swift Alliance Gateway Technical Documentation, Section: SNL Communication.
* Swift Security Best Practices, Section: Network Infrastructure.

Q48. Which of the following infrastructures has the smallest Swift footprint?

Full stack of products up to the Messaging Interface

Alliance Remote Gateway

Alliance Lite2

Full stack of products includinq IPLA

Q49. How many Swift Security Officers does an organization need at minimum?

1

2

3

4

Q50. To verify the applicability of a CSCF control to a specific component, several actions may be considered.
Which one does not apply in this case?
*Swift Customer Security Controls Policy
*Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025
*Independent Assessment Framework
*Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines
*Independent Assessment Framework – High-Level Test Plan Guidelines
*Outsourcing Agents – Security Requirements Baseline v2025
*CSP Architecture Type – Decision tree
*CSP_controls_matrix_and_high_test_plan_2025
*Assessment template for Mandatory controls
*Assessment template for Advisory controls
*CSCF Assessment Completion Letter
*Swift_CSP_Assessment_Report_Template

Check in the CSP Policy document

Check appendix F of the CSCF

Check carefully the Introduction section of the CSCF

Open a case with SWIFT support via the case manager on swift.com if further information or solution cannot be found in the documentation

Verifying the applicability of a CSCF control to a specific component involves consulting relevant SWIFT documentation and processes. The “Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025” and associated guidelines provide the framework for this determination. Let’s evaluate each option:
*Option A: Check in the CSP Policy document
This does not apply. The “Swift Customer Security Controls Policy” is a high-level document outlining the CSP’s objectives and requirements but does not provide detailed guidance on control applicability to specific components. Control applicability is determined by the CSCF itself (e.g., through appendices or the control matrix), not the policy document, which is more strategic than operational.
*Option B: Check appendix F of the CSCF
This applies. Appendix F of the CSCF (or a similar appendix in the v2025 version) typically includes guidance on control applicability, mapping controls to different architecture types and components. This is a standard action for assessors, as noted in the “Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines.”
*Option C: Check carefully the Introduction section of the CSCF
This applies. The Introduction section of the CSCF provides an overview of the framework’s scope, objectives, and how controls apply to various components, making it a relevant resource for verification.
*Option D: Open a case with SWIFT support via the case manager on swift.com if further information or solution cannot be found in the documentation This applies. If documentation does not resolve the applicability question, SWIFT support via the case manager on swift.com is a recognized escalation path, as outlined in the “Independent Assessment Framework” and SWIFT operational guidelines.
Summary of Correct answer:
Checking the CSP Policy document (A) does not apply, as it is not the appropriate resource for verifying control applicability to specific components.
References to SWIFT Customer Security Programme Documents:
*Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025: Provides applicability guidance in appendices (e.g., Appendix F) and the Introduction.
*Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines: Recommends using CSCF appendices and support channels.
*CSP_controls_matrix_and_high_test_plan_2025: Supports control applicability analysis.
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Q51. The Physical Security control also includes a regular review of physical access lists of the SWIFT-related servers’ locations.
*Swift Customer Security Controls Policy
*Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025
*Independent Assessment Framework
*Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines
*Independent Assessment Framework – High-Level Test Plan Guidelines
*Outsourcing Agents – Security Requirements Baseline v2025
*CSP Architecture Type – Decision tree
*CSP_controls_matrix_and_high_test_plan_2025
*Assessment template for Mandatory controls
*Assessment template for Advisory controls

TRUE

FALSE

Q52. Select the correct statement(s).

The public and private keys of a Swift certificate are stored on the Hardware Security Module

The certificate stored on the Swift Hardware Security Module is used during the decryption operation of a message

The decryption operation uses the encryption private key of the receiver

To verify the signature the SwiftNetLink uses the signing private key of the receiver

Q53. Which statement(s) is/are correct about the LSO/RSO accounts on a Swift Alliance Access? (Choose all that apply.)

They are local Security Officers

Their PKI certificates are stored either on a HSM Token or on a HSM-box

They are the business profiles that can sign the Swift financial transactions

They are responsible for the configuration and management of the security functions of the server

Q54. The messaging operator in Alliance Lite2… (Select the two correct answers that apply)
*Connectivity
*Generic
*Products Cloud
*Products OnPrem
*Security

Can create and modify messages

Can approve the Customer Security Officer change requests

Can assign RBAC roles to RMA operators and messaging operators

Can approve messages

Q55. Can an internal audit department submit and approve their Swift user’s attestation on the KYC-SA Swift portal?

Yes, providing this is agreed by the head of IT operations and the CISO

No, this is never an option

Yes, an internal auditor can submit the attestation for approval provided they have the appropriate credentials for switt.com. The CISO remains in charge of the approval of the attestation

Yes, with approval from the Chief auditor

Q56. A SWIFT user has had part of controls assessed by their internal audit department, and the other remaining controls using an external assessor company. Is this acceptable? (Select the correct answer)
*Swift Customer Security Controls Policy
*Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025
*Independent Assessment Framework
*Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines
*Independent Assessment Framework – High-Level Test Plan Guidelines
*Outsourcing Agents – Security Requirements Baseline v2025
*CSP Architecture Type – Decision tree
*CSP_controls_matrix_and_high_test_plan_2025
*Assessment template for Mandatory controls
*Assessment template for Advisory controls
*CSCF Assessment Completion Letter
*Swift_CSP_Assessment_Report_Template

Yes, a SWIFT user can combine multiple assessment types (internal and external assessment) as long as all controls are covered

No, because the SWIFT user cannot be sure the same approach and quality will be delivered

Yes, but only if there is a signed agreement between all involved assessors

No, SWIFT can reject the attestation in such situations

The SWIFT CSP requires a consistent and independent assessment process, as specified in the “Independent Assessment Framework” and “Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines.” Let’s evaluate each option:
*Option A: Yes, a SWIFT user can combine multiple assessment types (internal and external assessment) as long as all controls are covered This is incorrect. The CSP mandates that the assessment be conducted by a single, independent assessor or firm to ensure uniformity and objectivity. Mixing internal audits (which lack independence) with external assessments does not meet the requirement, as per the “Independent Assessment Framework.”
*Option B: No, because the SWIFT user cannot be sure the same approach and quality will be delivered This is incorrect as the primary reason. While consistency is a concern, the main issue is the lack of independence, not just quality variation.
*Option C: Yes, but only if there is a signed agreement between all involved assessors This is incorrect. A signed agreement does not resolve the CSP’s requirement for a single independent assessment. The “Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines” does not allow hybrid assessments.
*Option D: No, SWIFT can reject the attestation in such situations
This is correct. SWIFT reserves the right to reject attestations if the assessment process does not comply with the requirement for a fully independent assessment by a certified assessor. The
“Swift_CSP_Assessment_Report_Template” and “CSCF Assessment Completion Letter” must reflect a single, consistent evaluation, and the “Independent Assessment Framework” explicitly prohibits reliance on internal audits for compliance attestation.
Summary of Correct answer:
This approach is not acceptable, and SWIFT can reject the attestation (D).
References to SWIFT Customer Security Programme Documents:
*Independent Assessment Framework: Requires a single independent assessor.
*Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines: Prohibits mixed assessment types.
*Swift_CSP_Assessment_Report_Template: Reflects a unified assessment process.
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Q57. Can a Swift user choose to implement the security controls (example: logging and monitoring) in systems which are not directly in scope of the CSCE?

Yes

No

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