AI-Driven Power: Resource Planning and Analytics for Tomorrow's Grid
This programme is designed in line with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Mandatory Customised Certification Programme Guidelines for NBFCs and aims to strengthen leadership-level cyber resilience and governance.
Programme Overview
The Reserve Bank of India has made cybersecurity compliance mandatory for NBFCs through various regulatory frameworks including the Cyber Security Framework for NBFCs, Master Direction on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls, and the Master Direction on IT Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices.
As NBFCs become increasingly digital and data-driven, leadership preparedness has emerged as a strategic imperative. This programme equips CXOs with regulatory clarity, sector-specific threat intelligence, and immersive cyber simulation experience to strengthen cyber risk governance and decision-making.
Programme Objectives
- Understand key cybersecurity principles, emerging risks, RBI guidelines and DPDP Act requirements.
- Strengthen governance and Board-level oversight for IT and cyber risks.
- Enhance decision-making related to outsourcing, vendor management and cloud security.
- Build leadership readiness for cyber incident response and crisis management.
- Improve compliance preparedness for IT assurance and IS audit expectations.
- Develop technical awareness for informed CXO-level decisions.
Programme Structure
Day 1: Foundations, Regulatory Framework & Governance
- Principles and terminologies of Cyber Security
- Cyber risks in India – emerging trends
- IT and Cyber Security Governance
- RBI’s Master Direction on IT Governance and Assurance
- Operational risk, ransomware risks and DPDP Act implications
Day 2: Enterprise Cyber Risk Management & Resilience
- Enterprise-wide cyber risk management
- Business continuity and cyber resilience
- Incident response and recovery
- Fraud management and continuous risk monitoring
- IT outsourcing, cloud security and supply chain risk
Day 3: Technical Essentials, Assurance & Practical Insights
- Basics of network, application and cloud security
- IT assurance and IS audit importance
- Cyber laws relevant to NBFCs
- Case studies and best practices in RBI-regulated entities
Practical Approach (CTmP – Cyber Theme Park)
- Cyber attack simulations and demonstrations
- Phishing, identity theft and MFA bypass drills
- MITRE ATT&CK framework walkthrough
- SIEM attack detection and dashboard walkthrough
- Tabletop exercises and assessments
Who Should Attend
This three-day certification programme is specifically curated for CXOs of NBFCs. Organisational sponsorship is essential.
Faculty & Delivery Partners
The programme is delivered by experienced banking cybersecurity leaders, former regulators, distinguished academicians, and industry experts specialising in IT governance and financial sector security.
Venue
The programme is fully residential. Participants will be accommodated in air-conditioned single occupancy rooms. The campus is comprehensively Wi-Fi enabled.
Duration
The programme duration is 3 days, from January 21 to 23, 2026. Participants are expected to arrive a day prior to commencement.
Programme Fee
Residential Fee: Rs. 43,700/- plus GST (18%) per participant.
Non-Residential Fee: Rs. 37,700/- plus GST (18%) per participant.
A 10% discount is applicable for three or more participants from the same organisation.
Medical Insurance
Participants must carry proof of valid medical insurance. The sponsoring agency must endorse coverage in the event of hospitalization.
Important Dates
Last Date for Nomination: January 14, 2026
Last Date for Withdrawal: January 17, 2026
Certificate of Participation
The College issues a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion of the programme.
