This comprehensive course addresses the critical cybersecurity risks facing financial institutions in an increasingly digital and interconnected financial ecosystem. Participants will learn about cyber threat landscapes, security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management strategies specific to financial services. The curriculum covers network security, data protection, incident response planning, and the unique challenges posed by emerging technologies like cloud computing and mobile banking. Through practical case studies and security exercises, learners will develop the expertise to assess cyber risks, implement effective security controls, and respond to cybersecurity incidents in financial organizations.
Cybersecurity Risk in Financial Services
Banking, Insurance and Financial Services
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify cybersecurity threats specific to financial services
- Implement cybersecurity frameworks and controls
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments
- Develop incident response and recovery plans
- Navigate cybersecurity regulatory requirements
- Manage third-party cybersecurity risks
- Implement data protection and privacy controls
- Conduct security awareness training
- Monitor and report cybersecurity risks
Target Audience
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Risk Management Officers
- IT Security Staff
- Compliance Officers
- Financial Services Executives
- Internal Auditors
- Technology Managers
- Operations Staff
Methodology
- Cybersecurity case studies
- Risk assessment workshops
- Incident response simulations
- Security control exercises
- Regulatory compliance scenarios
- Technology implementation cases
Personal Impact
- Enhanced cybersecurity knowledge
- Improved risk assessment skills
- Stronger technical understanding
- Better incident response capabilities
- Enhanced compliance expertise
Organizational Impact
- Reduced cybersecurity incidents
- Enhanced regulatory compliance
- Improved customer trust
- Better risk management
- Increased operational resilience
Course Outline
Unit 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Threat Landscape- Cybersecurity threats to financial institutions
- Attack vectors and methodologies
- Vulnerability assessment techniques
- Threat intelligence applications
Unit 2: Regulatory Framework
Compliance Requirements- Financial services cybersecurity regulations
- Data protection and privacy laws
- Cross-border data transfer restrictions
- Regulatory examination expectations
- NIST cybersecurity framework
- ISO 27001 implementation
- FFIEC cybersecurity assessment
- PCI DSS requirements
Unit 3: Risk Assessment
Assessment Methodologies- Cybersecurity risk assessment frameworks
- Threat modeling techniques
- Vulnerability assessment tools
- Risk quantification approaches
- Preventive control strategies
- Detective control mechanisms
- Corrective control procedures
- Compensating control design
Unit 4: Security Controls
Technical Controls- Network security measures
- Endpoint protection strategies
- Identity and access management
- Encryption implementation
- Security monitoring systems
- Patch management processes
- Change control procedures
- Backup and recovery systems
Unit 5: Incident Response
Response Planning- Incident response team structure
- Response plan development
- Communication protocols
- Escalation procedures
- Business continuity planning
- Disaster recovery frameworks
- Data restoration procedures
- Crisis management approaches
Unit 6: Emerging Technologies
New Challenges- Cloud security considerations
- Mobile banking security
- API security requirements
- Blockchain security aspects
- Advanced persistent threats
- Ransomware defense strategies
- Social engineering protection
- Insider threat management
Unit 7: Program Management
Governance Framework- Cybersecurity governance structure
- Policy development processes
- Training and awareness programs
- Performance measurement metrics
- Vendor risk assessment
- Contractual security requirements
- Ongoing monitoring approaches
- Incident response coordination
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