Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar: Train Your Team to Recognise Cyber Threats (H1021)
As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, organizations face not only financial loss and reputational damage but also legal and regulatory consequences. This training acts as a proactive shield, equipping professionals with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to protect sensitive data, uphold regulatory standards, and foster a security-conscious workplace culture.
Table of Contents
- About the Course
- Who Should Attend Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar Course?
- Key Learning Objectives
- Course Curriculum
- Meet the Trainer
- FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
- Other Upcoming Courses
- Fees & Registration Details
- Registration Form
About the Course
This seminar has to do with the cybersecurity awareness. It is a PROACTIVE MEASURE to safeguard not just your personal data but also the broader Digital Ecosystem you’re a part of. Cybersecurity training helps you keep your digital doors firmly closed against intruders.
In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, cybersecurity awareness is no longer optional—it’s essential. Human error remains one of the leading causes of data breaches, making employee training the first line of defense. This seminar addresses the growing need for professionals to recognize, prevent, and respond to cyber threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering.
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Timetable
Who Should Attend Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar Course?
- Compliance Officers (COs): Individuals responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations within their organizations.
- Risk Management Professionals: Those involved in assessing and managing risks associated with cyber security breaches and exposures.
- IT department: Employees of the department responsible for the I.T. set-up and infrastructure of the their organization.
- Regulatory Bodies and Supervisors: Personnel from regulatory authorities overseeing AML compliance.
- Board of Directors: The individuals that bear the ultimate responsibility for ogranization’s operations.
- Lawyer, Auditors: Professionals offering consultation services with regards to an organizations IT set-up and operations.
- Professionals that deal with sensitive Information: Any individual that part of it role and responsibilities is the handling of sensitive information.
Key Learning Objectives
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the mission, objectives, and structure of the newly established Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA).
- Explain the key regulatory frameworks surrounding AMLA and CySEC’s remote AML onboarding policy, including their alignment with EU directives.
- Recognize the role of emerging technologies, such as AI, blockchain, and biometric verification, in enhancing AML compliance.
- Identify current trends in financial crime, including the risks posed by cryptocurrency and virtual assets, and how to combat them.
- Understand the importance of GDPR compliance in the context of remote onboarding and how to balance regulatory obligations with customer experience.
- Implement effective remote onboarding solutions that align with CySEC guidelines and EBA requirements, ensuring secure and compliant processes.
- Conducted dynamic risk assessments and applied enhanced due diligence practices for high-risk clients, particularly in remote onboarding scenarios.
- Utilize AI and machine learning tools to improve transaction monitoring and identify suspicious activities during the onboarding process.
Course Curriculum
Chapter 1 | Cyber-security Basics and Data Protection
- Password Security and Proper Password Handling.
- Multi-Factor Authentication Set-up, Drawbacks and Benefits
- Email Security – How Secure is your Email Communication
- Data Protection Specifications in Accordance with Applicable Regulation
- Data Classification and Sensitivity
- Data Encryption Requirements
- Data Backup Requirements
Chapter 2 | Device Security and Network Security
- Recent regulatory changes affecting AML practices.
- Understanding obligations under the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering Law.
- Challenges faced by organizations in adapting to new regulations.
- The impact of EU directives on national legislation.
- Common compliance pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Chapter 3 | Incident Response & Social Engineering
- Recognizing Incidents
- Reporting Procedures
- Incident Response Plan
- Understanding Social Engineering
- Prevention techniques
Chapter 4 | Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements
- Compliance Responsibilities
Chapter 5 | Practical Exercises Conclusion & Q&A
- Simulated Phishing Tests
- Interactive Scenarios
- Recap of Key points
- Case studies
- Course Assessment
- Q&A and Closing Remarks
Meet the Trainer
Fees & Registration Details
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
This seminar may be approved for up to 10 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator, or other bodies win hich you hold membership.
As per HRDA Guidelines, for Subsidy eligibility and certification issuance, participants must complete a minimum of 75% of the course duration.
No, the seminar is approved and subsidized by HRDA. As per HRDA guidelines, all interested parties must apply to the seminar via the ermis portal. This is needed, to ensure the quality of the seminar and participants’ relevance to the seminar’s objectives. Thus, an Ermis Profile is a requirment for the application process.
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