For Professionals in Banking and Financial Services
Cyber Security for Banking & Financial Services
A specialized cyber security awareness course designed for financial professionals, fintech employees, and payment service providers, focusing on protecting customer data, financial transactions, and digital banking infrastructure.
Get a free course trial
Key Take-aways and Skills For Learners (Employees)
Cyber Threat Awareness in BFSI
Understand the key cyber threats affecting financial institutions, fintech platforms, and payment systems, including fraud, identity theft, and payment system breaches. Learn how these threats impact customer trust, financial stability, and regulatory compliance.
Understanding Key Security Standards and Frameworks in BFSI
Learn about key regulatory frameworks and security standards in the BFSI industry, including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, FFIEC, MAS TRM, BNM RMiT, and RBI Cybersecurity Framework. Understand their role in ensuring compliance and securing financial data.
Safe Internet, Email, and Communication Practices
Develop skills to identify fraudulent emails, prevent unauthorized downloads, and secure financial communications. Learn how to practice safe internet and email behaviors to avoid malware infections and phishing attacks.
Data Protection and Preventing Unauthorized Access
Learn how to securely handle customer data, including financial records and transaction information. Master data protection strategies such as encryption and access control to ensure compliance with GDPR and PCI DSS standards.
Incident Response and Fraud Detection
Develop skills to detect, report, and respond to unauthorized transactions, fraud attempts, and cyberattacks. Learn the essentials of incident response and how timely reporting can prevent further financial losses and regulatory penalties.
Who in Your Workforce Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for employees in banking, financial services, insurance, fintech, and payments.
Recommended for:
Banking and financial professionals
Employees managing customer transactions and financial operations.
Insurance and claims processing teams
Employees handling sensitive customer data and digital records.
Fintech and payment service employees
Staff responsible for securing digital transactions and payment ecosystems.
HR, Marketing, and Customer Support teams
Staff handling financial data and client interactions.
Relationship managers and financial advisors
Individuals working with wealth management and investment platforms.
Risk, compliance, and security teams
Individuals responsible for regulatory adherence and fraud prevention.
What’s Included in the Course?
This is a 45-minute interactive e-Learning module designed to deliver practical, high-impact learning in a short amount of time. Perfect for busy professionals.
The course includes:
10 Real-World Cyber Security Case Studies
10 Assessments with 22 Quiz Questions
Click-and-Learn Interactions
Certificate of Completion
Course Content
Cyber security is a business-critical concern in the BFSI industry, impacting financial stability, regulatory compliance, and customer trust. Employees across departments must be aware of cyber risks affecting financial transactions, data privacy, and digital banking security.
Section 1: Understanding the BFSI Cyber Threat Landscape
- Overview of cyber threats targeting financial institutions, fintech, and payment platforms.
- Case studies on bank fraud, identity theft, and payment system breaches.
- The impact of cyberattacks on customer trust, financial losses, and regulatory penalties.
Section 2. Modern Cyber Threats, Prevention, and Incident Response
- Recognizing real-world financial cyber threats, including phishing, AI-driven scams, and payment fraud.
- Proactive fraud prevention strategies, including secure authentication and transaction monitoring.
- Incident response essentials: detecting, reporting, and responding to unauthorized transactions and security breaches.
Section 3. Key Standards and Frameworks in the BFSI Industry
The BFSI sector is heavily regulated to ensure the security of financial transactions, customer data, and digital banking operations. This module provides an overview of key security standards, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements, helping organizations mitigate cyber risks and prevent financial fraud.
- PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) – A global standard ensuring the security of payment card transactions and customer financial data.
- ISO 27001 & GDPR – International standards for information security management and data privacy compliance – adopted by financial institutions.
- FFIEC (Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council) – U.S. cyber security guidelines for banks and financial institutions.
- MAS TRM (Monetary Authority of Singapore Technology Risk Management Guidelines) – A security framework ensuring fintech and banking resilience in Singapore.
- BNM RMiT (Risk Management in Technology, Malaysia) – Cyber Security and risk management guidelines issued by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to strengthen financial institutions’ technology risk management and operational resilience.
- RBI Cyber Security Framework for Banks (2016) – Issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), this framework mandates cyber security controls for Indian banks, including risk assessment, fraud monitoring, secure authentication, and incident response protocols.
Section 4. Cyber Security Best Practices & Incident Preparedness in BFSI
This section covers 10 critical cyber security best practices, tailored to employees working in banking, financial services, and payments:
4.1. Secure Authentication
Strengthening authentication processes with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and biometric verification to prevent fraudulent account access.
4.2. Identifying and Avoiding Phishing & AI-Driven Scams
How fraudsters use email scams, fake financial portals, and social engineering tactics to steal customer data and banking credentials.
4.3. Preventing and Responding to Ransomware Attacks
Understanding the risk of ransomware attacks targeting financial databases, and implementing secure backups and incident response protocols.
4.4. Identifying and Reporting Cyber Security Incidents
The importance of real-time fraud detection, monitoring suspicious transactions, and reporting anomalies to prevent financial loss.
4.5. Safe Internet and Email Practices
Avoiding malware infections by identifying fraudulent emails, preventing unauthorized downloads, and securing financial communication channels.
4.6. Preventing Data Mishandling & Unauthorized Access
Ensuring secure handling of customer financial data, encryption of transaction records, and compliance with GDPR and PCI DSS.
4.7. Securing Your Mobile Devices
Protecting mobile banking applications, payment processing devices, and remote financial workstations from unauthorized access and fraud.
4.8. Securing Remote Work Environments
Ensuring secure VPN access for remote financial employees, reducing the risk of data interception and unauthorized transactions.
4.9. Safe Social Media Use
Preventing fraudsters from gathering intelligence on financial institutions, employees, and VIP clients through social engineering and data leaks.
4.10. Safe AI Usage Practices
Using AI-driven financial services and automation tools responsibly, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory frameworks.
Section 5. Summary and Results
- Recap of key cyber security practices for BFSI professionals.
- Review of learner progress and assessment results to measure knowledge retention.
- Reinforcing the importance of continuous cyber security awareness in financial services.
Certification for Successful Learners
Recognize and celebrate your employees’ commitment to cybersecurity with an official certificate — personalized and company-branded.
Earn the Credential
Employees who complete the course and score 80% or higher on the assessments receive the Cyber Security Awareness Essentials for Employees.
Digital & Shareable
Certificates are delivered digitally and can be proudly shared on internal platforms or LinkedIn.
Company-Branded Certificate*
Each certificate features your organization’s name, reinforcing your internal security culture.
Drive Engagement
Certification encourages accountability and motivates learners to adopt and retain secure behavior at work.
License This Course for Your Organization
All our courses are available as part of our subscription plans.
- Full Access to All Courses – Get unlimited access to our entire training library containing courses and micro-learning.
- Progress Tracking & Analytics – Monitor employee progress with detailed insights.
- Company-Branded Certification – Recognize and certify successful learners. *
- Advanced behavior Analytics – Delve deep into learning data to identify poor cyber security behaviors and its impact. *
- Expert Support – Dedicated assistance to help you implement training effectively.
*Available in premium and custom plans.
Contact Sales
