Description

Introduction
The BFSI sector faces constantly evolving cyber threats that target financial data, digital transactions, core banking systems, and customer identities. This training provides a comprehensive understanding of modern cybersecurity practices tailored to banks, financial services, and insurance organizations. Participants will learn how to secure networks, applications, data flows, digital payment channels, and regulatory-driven environments using industry best practices and real-world case scenarios.

Prerequisites
Basic understanding of IT systems
Familiarity with networking concepts
Awareness of BFSI processes (optional)

Table of Contents

1. Cybersecurity Landscape in BFSI
   1.1 Threat Types, Attack Vectors & Trends
   1.2 Regulatory Drivers: RBI, IRDAI, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001

2. Securing Financial Data
   2.1 Data Classification, Encryption & Tokenization
   2.2 Database Security & Access Governance

3. Network Security for BFSI
   3.1 Firewalls, IDS/IPS & Secure Network Segmentation
   3.2 VPNs, Zero Trust & Secure Remote Access

4. Application & API Security
   4.1 Securing Core Banking, Mobile Apps & Web Portals
   4.2 API Threats, Open Banking Risks & Testing Methods

5. Digital Payments & Transaction Security
   5.1 UPI, Cards, Wallets & Real-Time Payments
   5.2 Fraud Detection, Behavioral Analytics & Monitoring

6. Identity & Access Management
   6.1 MFA, SSO & Privileged Access Controls
   6.2 Identity Governance for BFSI

7. Cloud & Infrastructure Security
   7.1 Securing Cloud Workloads & Virtual Networks
   7.2 Compliance, Monitoring & Incident Response

8. Security Operations in BFSI
   8.1 SOC, SIEM, SOAR & Threat Intelligence
   8.2 Incident Handling, Forensics & Reporting

9. Business Continuity & Cyber Resilience
   9.1 DR Planning for Financial Systems
   9.2 Ransomware Preparedness & Response Frameworks

This training equips participants with the knowledge to safeguard critical BFSI systems, data and processes against emerging cyber threats. Learners gain the confidence to build resilient, compliant and secure financial environments.