This course offers key knowledge and skills to help protect sensitive financial data from cyber threats. It covers the basics of cybersecurity, highlighting common threats and their effects on both individuals and organizations. You will learn best practices and tools for securing data, such as strong password policies, multi-factor authentication, encryption, secure communication, firewalls, and VPNs.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify common cyber threats
Recognize key cybersecurity terminology and concepts
Identify best practices for safeguarding financial data
Recognize the importance of encryption, secure communication, firewalls, and software updates
Major Topics
Definition & Importance
Key Terminology
Common Types of Cyber Threats
Cyber Threats Specific to Finance Professionals
Impact of Cybersecurity Breaches on Financial Institutions
Best Practices and Tools
Best Practices for Safeguarding Financial Data
Strong Password Policies
Multi-Factor Authentication
Encryption and Secure Communication
Regular Software Updates
Firewalls
Data Backup & Recovery Planning
Anti-Virus & Anti-Malware Solutions
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Secure File Sharing
