Cybersecurity Trainings for the Financial Sector

Cybersecurity training for the financial sector must be uniquely designed to address the evolving threats faced by one of the most high-value and highly regulated industries.

Financial institutions are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the sensitive financial data, real-time transactions, and economic influence they manage. RiskSight’s customized cybersecurity training programs are tailored to meet the specific security, compliance, and fraud prevention needs of banks, fintech companies, and investment firms. Social engineering attacks are most prominent in this sector, requiring constant vigilance and awareness of employees to ensure not falling victim to an attack.

Cybersecurity training for the financial sector must be uniquely designed to address the evolving threats faced by one of the most high-value and highly regulated industries.

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Financial Sector Specifics in Cybersecurity

Although several cybersecurity challenges and best practises are related to widely used IT-systems in general, there are financial sector specifics in cybersecurity that must be addressed separately.

Financial Systems & Payment Networks

Financial Sector Organizations rely on core banking systems, payment networks, and digital banking platforms to process transactions securely. These systems are business-critical, and any cyber incident can lead to fraud, financial losses, or service disruptions.

Cybersecurity Regulations

The financial sector is highly regulated, with strict cybersecurity requirements like PSD2, PCI-DSS and DORA to protect consumer data and prevent fraud. Non-compliance can lead to severe fines and reputational damage.

Cloud Security & Financial Data Sovereignty

The adoption of cloud-based solutions in financial services introduces concerns about data sovereignty, loss of control, and potential breaches in shared environments. In addition to technical, procedural and human-level measures, local data residency laws must be complied with.

Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency

As cryptocurrency trading, digital assets, and blockchain technology become more prevalent in financial markets, the risk of cyberattacks targeting wallets, exchanges, and smart contracts rises. Most prominently, these areas require specialized and focused training.