Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply the **NIST Cybersecurity Framework** and **ISO 27001** standards to design a comprehensive DFI-specific cyber risk management program.
• Establish a robust **Data Governance Framework** for classifying, securing, and ensuring the privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) of sensitive project and sovereign data.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive **Cyber Incident Response Plan** (CIRP) tailored to DFI operations and complex international networks.
• Implement technical controls for securing **project-specific operational technology (OT)** and systems deployed in high-risk field environments.
• Integrate **cyber risk** into the overall Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and set appropriate risk appetite limits.
• Master the protocols for vendor risk management and due diligence for third-party IT service providers and cloud platforms.
• Understand the role of Board oversight, C-level accountability, and continuous monitoring in maintaining a strong cyber security posture.
• Formulate policy on employee training, security awareness, and managing the human element of cyber risk.

• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and IT Security Managers at DFIs.
• Chief Risk Officers (CROs) and Enterprise Risk Managers.
• Data Governance and Data Privacy Officers (DPOs).
• Internal Auditors focused on IT and Cybersecurity Controls.
• Project and Program Managers using Field-Based Digital Systems.
• Senior Management and Board Members responsible for Cyber Risk Oversight.

• Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP) Tabletop Simulation Exercises
• Workshops on Applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to a DFI Environment
• Case Studies on Major Data Breaches and Lessons Learned in Development Finance
• Group Activities on Designing a Data Classification and Governance Policy
• Expert Lectures on GDPR/CCPA Compliance and Cross-Border Data Transfer
• Individual Exercises on Developing a Vendor Due Diligence Checklist for a Cloud Provider

Unit 1: The Unique Cyber Risk Profile of DFIs

• Defining the specialized data assets held by DFIs (sovereign debt, beneficiary data, proprietary project technology).
• Profiling the cyber threat actors and their motivation (e.g., state-sponsored, hacktivists, organized crime).
• The challenge of securing a geographically distributed network and field-based operational technology (OT).
• Review of international cybersecurity frameworks: **NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT**.
• The regulatory and reputational consequences of a major cyber security breach.

Unit 2: Data Governance and Privacy Compliance

• Designing a comprehensive **Data Governance Framework** (data ownership, quality, architecture) for DFI data.
• Protocols for data classification (public, internal, confidential, sensitive) and data lifecycle management.
• Compliance with global **data privacy regulations** (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) for beneficiary and personnel data.
• Implementing data loss prevention (DLP) and encryption controls for sensitive data storage and transfer.
• The role of the Data Privacy Officer (DPO) and the Data Governance Committee.

Unit 3: Cyber Risk Management and Technical Controls

• Implementing a defense-in-depth strategy: network segmentation, zero trust architecture, multi-factor authentication.
• Protocols for vulnerability management, patch management, and security configuration management.
• Securing the application and development life cycle (DevSecOps) for internal and third-party software.
• Managing access control and privileged user management across the DFI's international network.
• The use of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for continuous monitoring and threat detection.

Unit 4: Incident Response and Operational Resilience

• Developing and testing a comprehensive **Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP)** (preparation, detection, analysis, containment, recovery).
• Protocols for forensic investigation, evidence preservation, and legal reporting of a cyber incident.
• Integrating the CIRP with the broader Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy.
• Managing communication with internal stakeholders, regulators, and the public during a major breach.
• The role of cyber insurance and specialized third-party response teams.

Unit 5: Governance and Third-Party Risk

• Protocols for **vendor risk management** and due diligence for cloud providers and outsourced IT services.
• The role of the Board and the Audit/Risk Committee in overseeing the DFI's cyber security posture and investment.
• Integrating **Cyber Risk** into the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and establishing acceptable risk appetite.
• Developing mandatory, role-specific security awareness training and phishing simulation programs.
• Compliance audits (internal and external) to verify adherence to cyber security policies and standards.