About Course
This focused certificate program addresses the growing importance of cybersecurity in the financial sector, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills to protect financial institutions from cyber threats. The curriculum covers the threat landscape facing financial institutions, including cybercriminals, nation-state actors, and insider threats; the security frameworks and standards for financial institutions, including NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS; the security controls and technologies for protecting financial systems, including encryption, authentication, and intrusion detection; and the incident response and business continuity procedures for financial institutions. Students explore the regulatory requirements for cybersecurity in financial institutions, including GLBA, NYDFS, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks. The program also examines emerging cybersecurity challenges, including the risks of cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence in financial services