Cyber Risk Security
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- Cyber Risk Security
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Bibliographic details
- Published: July 22, 2025
Upcoming offerings
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | April 15, 2027 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 26.117 | English | Apply online by April 1, 2027 |
Overview
- As the reliance of the financial sector on information technology and the interconnectedness of systems continue to rise, cybersecurity has become a financial stability risk.
- The course lays out the cyber risk landscape for financial institutions, core principles of sound risk management based on the understanding of IT architectures, and approaches to regulations and effective supervisory practices.
- Topic: Financial Sector Issues
Target Audience & Qualifications
- Target Audience: financial sector supervisors who have no formal educational background in information technology or cybersecurity.
- Qualifications: Participants are expected to have some experience in financial sector supervision but no background in information technology or cybersecurity.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
- Identify key drivers of cyber risk.
- Explain approaches to cyber risk management.
- Assess risk management practices.
- Understand the concepts in framing cyber risk regulations.
- Learn elements of cyber risk supervision.
- Identify key situations that require expert supervision.
Delivery
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