Cyber Security for Finance and Commercial

Start Dates: TBC

Duration: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Location: Virtual

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Programme overview

Inadequate Cyber Security best practice creates material financial and commercial risk. Vulnerabilities can be exploited by criminals or leave the business open to unintended harm. As part of the finance and commercial teams, it is both essential and increasingly expected, as part of financial management and investment decisions, that appropriate Cyber risks are considered. Professionals with proficiency in this area can add real value to organisations.

Led by experienced NCS Certified trainer, Templar Executives’ virtual comprehensive, practical and interactive ‘Cyber Security for Finance and Commercial’ training course will support you with key knowledge and understanding, practical advice and tips as well as opportunity to ask questions to mitigate both personal and organisational risks.

Learning outcomes:

  • Cyber Security threats in the context of finance, reputation and business operations;
  • Why Cyber Security is important and the key role of the finance and commercial function;
  • Assurance regarding common regulatory and legislative requirements;
  • Cyber Security requirements in projects;
  • Assurance and trust measures in third party relationships;
  • Risk treatments and Cyber insurance options;
  • Best practice to mitigate risks;
  • Discussion, real-world scenarios and examples.

Who is the course for?

This course is for participants who would like to broaden their knowledge around Cyber Security.

Modules:

  • Cyber Security threats in the context of finance, reputation and business operations;
  • Why Cyber Security is important and the key role of the finance and commercial function;
  • Assurance regarding common regulatory and legislative requirements;
  • Cyber Security requirements in projects;
  • Assurance and trust measures in third party relationships;
  • Risk treatments and Cyber insurance options;
  • Best practice to mitigate risks;
  • Discussion, real-world scenarios and examples.

Trainer Profile:

The course will be delivered by Nigel Jones, Director at Templar Executives and NCSC Certified  executive trainer and mentor. Nigel has many years of experience in the behavioural aspects of security. A former Chief Executive of the Information Assurance Advisory Council, he is author of Cyber Security: Threats and Responses for Government and Business published by Praeger Security International. He is a Visiting Fellow at Kings College London, Department of Defence Studies.