Catalog Continuing education Cybersecurity for financial executives: from strategy to the field

Cybersecurity for financial executives: from strategy to the field

Context

In the digital age, cybersecurity has become a major strategic issue for financial executives. Financial institutions are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the nature of their activities and the sensitive data they hold. A cyber attack can result in significant financial losses, service disruptions and reputational damage. What's more, executives are increasingly being held responsible for cyber security incidents, both civilly and criminally.

Key objectives

This course provides you with an in-depth understanding of cyber risks and practical solutions for securing your systems and data. Here are just a few highlights:
- Comprehensive and strategic vision: Coverage of the regulatory, legal and operational challenges of cybersecurity in the financial sector, with a focus on integration into enterprise risk management.
- Real-life demonstrations: Live simulations of attack techniques (phishing, ransomware, password theft) to better understand threats and learn how to react to them.
- Case studies and feedback: Real-life case studies of cyber attacks and sharing of feedback on defense strategies applied in financial institutions.
- Protection and response plans: Practical tools for developing a cybersecurity strategy, defining a business continuity plan (BCP) and effective incident response (IRP).
- Professional expertise: Specialized speakers from the financial sector, offering practical insights and advice tailored to your specific challenges.
- Interactive and participative approach: Question-and-answer sessions and exchanges with trainers and participants to personalize learning and delve deeper into key themes.

Target audience

This training course is aimed at decision-makers in the financial sector, enabling them to understand the challenges of cybersecurity, master the legal risks involved, and know how to react in the event of an attack. Through concrete case studies, live demonstrations and practical discussions, this course will provide you with the keys to implementing an effective cybersecurity strategy within your organization.

Practical information

Teaching methods:
- Interactive presentation with visual aids.
- Practical case studies and concrete examples.
- Question-and-answer sessions and exchanges between participants.

Materials provided:
- Course material and recommended reading
- Links to useful online resources.

Price

Public : CHF 1'280.-
Member: CHF 960.00

CCD01

Strategic vision and risk management

Content: This module is designed to give financial sector professionals (banks, fintechs, financial SMEs) a strategic understanding of cyber issues. It covers new threats, the responsibilities of senior management, the integration of cybersecurity into overall risk management (ERM), and proactive incident management.

Duration: 4h00

Format: In-person

Possible speakers: Damien Bayle

CCD02

Legal issues and obligations

Content: This course covers the main legal aspects of cybersecurity in companies, particularly in the financial sector. It covers management liability, the applicable regulatory framework, data protection and due diligence requirements, incident reporting obligations, as well as contractual precautions to be taken with IT service providers.

Duration: 4h00

Format: In-person

Possible speakers: ROTH Olivier

CCD03

Attack techniques: live demonstration

Contents: Through a live demonstration of attack techniques, participants will discover current hacking techniques. An introduction to the business of hacking will be given to identify the warning signs of a cyber attack.

Duration: 4h00

Format: In-person

Possible speakers: SA Seculabs

CCD04

Protection strategy and defense plans

Content: The focus will be on building a cybersecurity strategy tailored to small organizations, covering investment prioritization, the creation of a multi-layered defense architecture, and incident management. The session will be enriched by feedback on concrete deployments in the banking sector.

Duration: 4h00

Format: In-person

Possible speakers: FONTIGNIE Jacques

Cybersecurity: a pragmatic approach for financial executives - Interview with Jacques Fontignie

Jacques Fontignie - Head of Cybersecurity (UBP)

"It's not just about approaching cybersecurity from a theoretical perspective, but rather understanding the current threats and practical implications for a financial executive: how to anticipate, decide, and respond to a crisis."

Read the interview

Damien BAYLE

Senior information security manager with 20 years of experience, including 16 years in cybersecurity, in the banking, commercial, industrial, and medical sectors. Proven expertise in governance, risk management, and business continuity, with a strong ability to liaise between technical teams, project managers, and business leaders. CISSP and CISM certified, I design and implement security strategies that comply with regulatory requirements and business objectives to strengthen resilience and reduce cyber risks.

Olivier ROTH

Olivier Roth has a cross-disciplinary background at the intersection of technology, regulation, and entrepreneurship. He holds a master's degree in mathematics and computer science, enriched by a module at the Emerging Markets Institute (INSEAD, Singapore), and went on to specialize in data protection at the University of Geneva.
For more than 20 years, he managed the operations of a Swiss IT services company, developing its international activities in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Monaco in response to the needs of a clientele mainly active in the banking and independent wealth management sectors. The company was honored with an International Business Award in Singapore in 2014 in the IT services category.
For the past eight years, Olivier has been working as an external data protection officer (DPO) for private companies and public institutions, covering areas such as finance, healthcare, energy, public authorities, and digital platforms. He is also an accredited coach in several digital innovation programs (Innosuisse, Innovaud, Trust Valley, Platinn) and sits on boards of directors and foundations.
His career is characterized by an ability to articulate strategic vision, regulatory requirements, and operational implementation, with the constant goal of making technologies understandable and value-creating.
Teaching is also a key part of his professional commitment, particularly at ISFB, where he has been helping to bridge the gap between real-world realities and academic requirements for over six years.

Seculabs Inc.

SecuLabs SA is a Swiss IT security company that supports its clients by guaranteeing a high level of expertise. It offers a local, personalized service to its clients in the areas of technical security, governance, and compliance.

Jacques FONTIGNIE

Jacques Fontignie is a cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in defining and implementing information security strategies in complex and highly regulated IT environments. His expertise covers risk management, security architecture, and compliance with key frameworks and regulations such as NIST, GDPR, DORA, and FINMA.