Cybersecurity is one of the most significant issues facing the financial services sector. Each day, the volume and level of sophistication of security incidents continues to rise. As a result, it’s important that financial institutions enhance and refocus their efforts to address cyber risk.

With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re featuring a few of our most popular cybersecurity courses to help firms, and their internal staff, review online safety practices, identify data vulnerabilities, and implement steps to protect themselves against cyber-attacks.

Customer Data Protection

Course ID: 10157

This course discusses ways in which client data can be compromised, should you fail to recognize and implement security measures at your practice.

Cybersecurity: Phishing

Course ID: 9756

As firms increase reliance on technology to conduct their operations, the risks to firms associated with cybersecurity continue to increase. This course provides representatives with background knowledge of cybersecurity risks and best practices, including phishing tactics, vendor management controls, information sharing and much more.

Cybersecurity

Course ID: 9856

This course examines various targets and types of cyber-attacks, their threat to the financial industry, disclosure requirements for FINRA registered firms, regulatory measures to prevent cybercrimes and practical steps toward cybersecurity.

Identity Theft Prevention And The Financial Services Industry

Course ID: 10892

This course examines the primary rules that protect customer information and the role employees play in recognizing identity theft red flags.

Identity Theft: It’s Everyone Business

Course ID: 10070

This course provides representatives with a comprehensive overview of identity theft and lists out the steps they can take while conducting their day-to-day business to help ensure consumer data is kept out of the hands of criminals.

Information Security: Protecting You, Your Clients, And Your Firm

Course ID: 10053

This course covers concepts to help registered representatives and supervisors understand procedures for protecting confidential personal customer information and detecting possible breaches in information security.

Phishing Awareness – The Human Factor Of Security

Course ID: 10114

In this course, we define phishing, present techniques used to carry out an attack, as well as provide tips on how to prevent an incident at your firm.

Cybersecurity For Supervisors

Course ID: 10263

This course is intended for supervisors and examines the various targets of cyber-attacks, their threat to the financial industry and practical steps toward cybersecurity.

Privacy, Confidentiality And Information Security

Course ID: 10001

This course outlines privacy and confidentiality rights and protections, as well as some of the latest threats and methods for protecting electronic data, including emails, wireless networks and mobile devices.

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