Cybersecurity for Banking & Financial Institutions

About the Course

The financial sector is a top target for cybercriminals due to the sensitive nature of financial data, high-value transactions, and increasingly digital operations. This intensive 5-day course equips professionals in banking and financial services with the practical knowledge to safeguard infrastructure, protect client data, prevent financial fraud, and meet international compliance standards. Aligned with global frameworks such as SWIFT CSP, PCI-DSS, and ISO/IEC 27001, this course combines strategic insight with technical awareness to build a resilient financial institution.

Learning Methodology

This course uses a highly interactive, blended methodology to enhance engagement and real-world applicability:

• Expert-led live instruction by cybersecurity professionals

• Sector-specific simulations and case studies

• Risk analysis using financial fraud models

• Live demonstrations of attack and defense mechanisms

• Capstone group project for practical application

• Templates, checklists, and toolkits for implementation at work

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and respond to cyber threats specific to financial institutions

• Secure core banking systems, digital platforms, and payment infrastructure

• Understand and apply data protection and regulatory compliance standards

• Develop and implement fraud detection and incident response plans

• Create a cybersecurity roadmap aligned with institutional goals

Delivery Format

• Duration: 5 Days (6 hours per day)

• Delivery Modes:

  • In-person (regional venues or corporate-hosted)

  • Virtual (Zoom / Microsoft Teams)

• Materials Provided:

  • Slide decks, attack flow diagrams, cyber playbooks

  • Compliance templates (e.g., PCI, ISO checklists)

  • Lab exercises and guided demos

• Certification: Alverton Global Certificate of Completion