Cybersecurity for Finance

In today's era of digital data and information, there is an ever-increasing need to protect data in the cyberspace. Similarly, there is a growing demand for employees who are equipped with knowledge and skills to mitigate cybersecurity risks in the finance industry.

“Cybersecurity for Finance” programme seeks to empower participants with the tools, skills, and confidence to exploit opportunities and accelerate business transformation in ensuring the security of financial data. Through lectures, real-world case studies, discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will be able to gain deeper insights into various cybersecurity applications and the feasibility of applying these new ideas in their organisation.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the programme, you will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of mitigating cybersecurity risks and challenges in the financial sector
  • Understand how to implement policies and frameworks for data security to mitigate business risks for financial organisations
  • Understand the most recent ideas, techniques, and applications in finance-related technologies, as well as regulations that impact data security management in the finance industry

Programme Format

Classroom (In-person)

Programme Intake

TBC

Programme Duration

2 days, 9am to 6pm

SkillsFuture Code

TGS-2023021408
TGS-2023020725 (Synchronous e-Learning)

Core Focus

  • Cybersecurity risks and challenges
  • Nature of cybersecurity attacks
  • Infrastructure-level risks; prevention and detection; response to and recovery from emergencies
  • Operational issues
  • Training and education for staff and customers
  • Data security - framework
  • Backup and data recovery
  • Cloud services and data residency
  • Data security in new technologies
  • Data security in practice
  • Key lessons for financial institutions and their customers
  • Key lessons for regulators and policymakers
  • Future trends

Application Information

Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 1 month in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered based on space availability.

Participants who meet the minimum attendance requirement and pass the assessment will be awarded a “AIDF Certificate”.

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This programme is eligible for subsidies under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Singaporeans and Permanent Residents can enjoy subsidies up to 90%.