Overview
Cybersecurity & RegTech Fundamentals Course Overview
Understanding cybersecurity and RegTech is crucial because it helps keep financial information safe and ensures that rules are followed. This is important for building trust, keeping financial systems secure, and protecting customer data. Professionals who know about cybersecurity and RegTech play a big role in keeping banks and businesses safe from online threats, making it important in today’s digital world.
In this course, we’ll start with the basics of cybersecurity and RegTech, helping you understand how these technologies keep financial information safe. We’ll then explore common threats and vulnerabilities faced by financial institutions. Next, we’ll guide you through the essential rules and regulations governing the industry. By the end, you’ll be well-equipped to protect your organization from digital threats and navigate compliance requirements confidently. Get ready to enhance your skills and secure your financial landscape!
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for financial professionals, including risk managers, compliance officers, and cybersecurity enthusiasts, seeking foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and RegTech (regulatory technology) to enhance their expertise and excel in their respective roles within the financial sector.Cybersecurity and RegTech Fundamentals Learning Objectives
- Articulate the core principles of cybersecurity and RegTech, emphasizing their critical importance in safeguarding financial assets and operations
- Evaluate the landscape of existing cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities that pose risks to financial assets, operations, or reputation
- Synthesize the key regulatory compliance mandates that impact the financial industry and assess the challenges in adhering to these mandates
- Distinguish the role of RegTech in alleviating regulatory burdens and demonstrate how it fortifies an institution's compliance framework
- Critique real-world case studies that exemplify the efficacy of RegTech in bolstering cybersecurity measures and achieving compliance goals
- Design and implement strategic plans that integrate cybersecurity and RegTech solutions to optimize risk management and achieve regulatory compliance
Prerequisite Skills
Recommended skills to have before taking this course.
- Critical thinking
Cybersecurity and RegTech Fundamentals
Led by
Dr. Tonisha Pinckney
Level 2
1h 4min
100% online and self-paced
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Start LearningWhat You'll Learn
Lesson
Multimedia
Exams
Files
Introduction
Introduction to Cybersecurity and RegTech
Introduction
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Poll: Cyber Threats
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Introduction to Cybersecurity in the Financial Industry
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What Is Cybersecurity
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Key Terminologies
Common Types of Attacks
Poll: Password Security
Interactive Exercise 1
Introduction to RegTech in the Financial Industry
Key Components of RegTech
RegTech and Regulatory Compliance
International Compliance and Regulations
Importance of Cybersecurity and RegTech
Interactive Exercise 2
Strategic Threat Analysis
Introduction to Strategic Threat Analysis
Current Threat Landscape
Types of Threat Actors
Real-World Examples of Cybersecurity Incidents
Poll: Potential Data Breaches
Most Prevalent Types of Attacks
Evolving Threats
Poll: Smart Home Devices
Interactive Exercise 3
Vulnerability Analysis
Importance of Vulnerability Analysis
Tools for Vulnerability Analysis
Case Studies
Best Practices
Poll: Cyber Attack Victim
Poll: Cybersecurity Courses
Conclusion
Interactive Exercise 4
Navigating Regulatory Complexity
Introduction to Regulatory Complexity
Introduction to U.S. Financial Regulations
Interactive Exercise 5
Dodd-Frank Act
Interactive Exercise 6
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Interactive Exercise 7
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) & Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Interactive Exercise 8
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
Interactive Exercise 9
Introduction to International Financial Regulations
Key International Regulations
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Market in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II)
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Basel III Accords
Poll: Regulating Cybersecurity Standards
Navigating Compliance Challenges
Interactive Exercise 10
RegTech Utility
The Role of RegTech
Poll: Adopting RegTech for Financial Institutions
Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
Interactive Exercise 11
Practical Examples
Navigating Regulatory Landscapes
Advanced Analytics
Decision-Making Insights
Future-Proofing Solutions
Scalability
Key Takeaways
Interactive Exercise 12
Course Summary
Qualified Assessment
This Course is Part of the Following Programs
Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.
FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP®)
- Skills Learned Financial Technology Fundamentals, Data Science and Machine Learning, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
- Career Prep Data Science and Machine Learning, Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Developer
Risk Management Specialization
- Skills You’ll Gain Risk Identification, Regulatory Analysis, Risk Measurement, Risk Mitigation
- Great For: Market Risk Analyst, Credit Risk Analyst, Compliance Officer, consulting, Enterprise Risk Manager, Audit
What Our Members Say
I am a finance expert but, I took Cybersecurity module and it was very interesting to link it to finance.
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Cyber security
Excellent content. Some more practical examples of cyber attack indicants globally would help. venugopal rajamanuri
Very impactful course
Wonderful course for Compliance and Finance experts and students RHYTHMI ROSA S
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