Security for Banking Sector

Protecting Financial Assets and Customer Trust.

The banking sector is a primary target for cybercriminals due to the high value of financial assets. This training module provides specialized knowledge on protecting sensitive financial data, adhering to strict regulatory compliance, and defending against sophisticated fraud schemes.

Key Threats in Banking

Phishing and spear-phishing attacks aimed at stealing customer credentials and internal access.

Malware designed to compromise financial transactions, such as Man-in-the-Browser (MitB) attacks.

Ransomware targeting critical banking systems, disrupting operations and holding data hostage.

Regulatory Compliance

Understanding and adhering to regulations like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

Implementing robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.

Meeting the requirements set by local and international financial authorities.

Defensive Best Practices

Implementing strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all customer and employee accounts.

Securing online banking portals and mobile applications against common vulnerabilities.

Establishing clear procedures for verifying and authorizing high-value transactions to prevent fraud.