Cybersecurity In Banking - Essentials

Cybersecurity in banking explained — attacks, defenses, regulations, and resilience strategies simplified.

What you'll learn

Explain why banks are prime cyber targets and the consequences of breaches.

Apply the CIA triad to assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability risks.

Differentiate authentication, authorization, and non-repudiation in banking.

Describe defense in depth and key frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.

Identify phishing, malware, ransomware, and insider threat tactics in banking.

Recognize how DDoS, ATM jackpotting, and supply chain attacks disrupt banks.

Explain essential controls: IAM, encryption, network, and endpoint security.

Assess the role of policies, culture, and employee awareness in cyber resilience.

Describe the incident response lifecycle, roles, and recovery planning.

Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity trends shaping the banking industry.

Requirements

Basic understanding of banking will be helpful

Description

Think like a cybersecurity professional. Learn how banks protect their systems, data, and customers — against phishing, malware, ransomware, insider threats, and more.What if you could step into a banking, fintech, or risk-related role — with a clear, practical understanding of how cybersecurity really works in financial services?In this course, you’ll go beyond jargon and buzzwords to get a structured breakdown of banking cybersecurity — from the CIA triad and defense in depth, to real-world breaches, essential controls, regulations, and resilience strategies.Whether you’re new to the space, pivoting from another finance or tech role, or building onboarding content for new hires — this course delivers the essential knowledge you need to understand and speak confidently about cybersecurity in banking.Cybersecurity in Banking – Essentials is a practical, industry-aligned course. It’s designed to give you more than theory — it gives you real-world insight, explained simply.In this course, you’ll learn how to:Explain why banks are prime cyber targets and the impact of breachesUnderstand the CIA triad, defense in depth, and zero trust principlesRecognize common threats including phishing, malware, ransomware, and insider risksIdentify essential security controls: IAM, encryption, and network securityUnderstand frameworks and regulations like NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPRAnalyze real-world incidents and draw lessons from major cyberattacksExplore emerging trends like AI-driven threats, cloud adoption, and blockchainYou’ll also get:Real-world case studies of major banking breachesGuided walkthroughs of security frameworks and controlsQuizzes, assignments, and practical exercises to support deep learningIndustry-aligned content designed for immediate job readinessAnd — this course is part of the Banking & Finance Guild’s pathway program. That means as you complete this and other prescribed courses, you’ll be building toward professional certification in your chosen banking career path.By the end of this course, you won’t just understand cybersecurity in banking — you’ll think and speak like a professional who can explain risks, controls, and strategies with confidence.I’m Rían Chapman, and I’ve worked across banking, financial crime, digital transformation, and strategy in global institutions. My courses have helped over 100,000 students worldwide build job-ready skills and launch meaningful careers.So whether you’re looking to land your first banking role or deepen your expertise in cybersecurity, this is your starting point for mastering the essentials.Click Enroll Now to begin your journey into the world of banking cybersecurity.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Overview

Lecture 2 First Activity

Section 2: Introduction To Cybersecurity In Banking

Lecture 3 What Is Cybersecurity In Banking?

Lecture 4 Why Banks Are Prime Targets

Lecture 5 Consequences Of Breaches

Lecture 6 Real-World Incidents

Section 3: Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Principles

Lecture 7 The CIA Triad In Banking

Lecture 8 Authentication, Authorization & Non-Repudiation

Lecture 9 Defense In Depth

Lecture 10 Frameworks That Banks Use

Lecture 11 Policies And Security Culture

Section 4: Threat Landscape In Banking

Lecture 12 Phishing And Social Engineering

Lecture 13 Malware In Banking

Lecture 14 Banking Trojans

Lecture 15 Ransomware in Banks

Lecture 16 Insider Threats

Lecture 17 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) And Other Threats

Section 5: Essential Security Controls & Best Practices

Lecture 18 Identity & Access Management

Lecture 19 Encryption Basics In Banking

Lecture 20 Network Security Essentials

Lecture 21 Endpoint & System Security

Lecture 22 Introduction To Zero Trust Architecture

Lecture 23 Employee Awareness As A Control

Lecture 24 Vendor & Software Security Basics

Section 6: Regulatory Compliance & Standards In Banking Cybersecurity

Lecture 25 Introduction To Global Regulations

Lecture 26 PCI - DSS

Lecture 27 ISO 27001/NIST

Lecture 28 Regulatory Expectations & Consequences

Section 7: Incident Response & Cyber Resilience In Banking

Lecture 29 The Incident Response Lifecycle

Lecture 30 Roles & Communications

Lecture 31 BCP, DR & Backups

Section 8: Emerging Trends

Lecture 32 Optional Lecture: Cybersecurity Trends

Section 9: Wrap Up

Lecture 33 Wrap Up

Lecture 34 Bonus Lecture

Aspiring banking professionals who want to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity.,Entry-level and mid-career bankers looking to strengthen their cyber awareness.,Risk, compliance, and operations staff seeking to understand cyber threats in banking.,Fintech and payments professionals who need to grasp banking cybersecurity basics.,Students and career changers aiming to break into banking or cybersecurity roles.,Business analysts, project managers, and consultants working on digital banking projects.