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Cybersecurity Awareness for Financial Services
Essential cybersecurity awareness training covering the evolving threat landscape, individual responsibilities, and incident response procedures for financial services professionals. Aligned with FCA SYSC 13 operational resilience requirements and the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
3 modules, 9 lessons~35 minutes80% pass mark36 flipcards, 9 scenarios
CPD AlignedCertificate of Completion
This course content has been generated using AI and is based on publicly available regulatory guidance, including FCA SYSC 13 and the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). It is provided for educational purposes only. Your organisation's information security officer or compliance team is responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of this material before it is used as part of your firm's official training programme. ComplySkills accepts no liability for regulatory decisions made based on this content.
What you will learn
- Identify common cyber threats including phishing, ransomware, and social engineering
- Apply password security and multi-factor authentication best practices
- Recognise suspicious emails, links, and attachments
- Understand your role in protecting organisational data and systems
- Know the incident reporting process for cyber security events
Who is this for?
All staff
Course details
Duration~35 min
Modules3
Lessons9
Pass mark80%
CertificateYes
CPD Hours0.6
Jurisdiction
UK (NIS Regulations 2018, GDPR). Core cybersecurity principles applicable globally.
Course Modules
1
Cyber Threats Landscape
~12 minUnderstanding the key cyber threats facing financial services firms today, from phishing and social engineering to ransomware and business email compromise.
Phishing, Spear Phishing, and Social Engineering
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Ransomware and Malware Threats to Financial Firms
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Business Email Compromise and CEO Fraud
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
2
Your Responsibilities
~12 minPractical security responsibilities including password management, data handling, and secure remote working practices.
Password Security and Multi-Factor Authentication
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Data Handling and Classification
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Remote Working Security
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
3
Incident Response
~12 minHow to recognise, report, and respond to cyber incidents, including FCA operational resilience requirements and DORA awareness.
How to Spot and Report a Cyber Incident
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
FCA SYSC 13 Operational Resilience Requirements
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Awareness
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
Total Questions
15
Pass Mark
80%
Audio
9/9
Certificate
Yes
v1.2.0 | Updated 2026-07-01 | Sources verified 2026-06-27
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