Certification Programme on Cyber Security for Senior Management of NBFCs – Programme Overview
Cybersecurity has become a mandatory governance priority for NBFCs, reinforced by RBI’s Cyber Security Framework for NBFCs, Master Direction on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls (2024-25), and the Master Direction on IT Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices. These guidelines demand strong Board-level oversight, robust governance, effective incident response, and organisational preparedness.
As NBFCs become increasingly digital, they face sophisticated cyber threats that can impact business continuity, customer trust, and regulatory compliance. Senior management must therefore possess deep strategic cyber literacy—not just theoretical knowledge but decision-making capability during real incidents.
This programme has been designed to provide NBFC leaders with immersive learning through the Cyber Theme Park (CTmP), sector-specific threat simulations, regulatory insights, and high-impact cyber crisis exercises. Participants gain clarity, confidence, and strategic direction to steer cybersecurity governance effectively.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
- Understand emerging cyber risks in India and RBI’s regulatory expectations.
- Strengthen governance and oversight capabilities for cybersecurity.
- Enhance decision-making during cyber incidents through scenario-based learning.
- Understand senior management’s responsibilities in vendor management, BCP/DRM, IS Audit and more.
- Prepare for regulatory audits, supervisory reviews and crisis communication.
- Gain hands-on exposure through immersive learning at the Cyber Theme Park (CTmP).
CONTENT
DAY 1: Cybersecurity Foundations, Governance & IT Risk
- Principles of Cyber Security
- Cyber Risk in India – Trends & Threat Landscape
- RBI’s Master Directions on IT Governance & Cybersecurity
- Operational & IT Risk: Infrastructure, service management and exposure points
- Data sensitivity, DPDP Act, IT Act, cybercrime laws and ransomware risks
DAY 2: Risk Management, Outsourcing, Assurance & Cyber Crisis Simulation
- IT Risk Management Framework
- Outsourcing & Supply Chain Risk, Cloud Security
- IS Audit & Assurance practices
- Cybersecurity deficiencies observed in RBI-regulated entities
- Best practices and AI-driven cybersecurity use cases
- Crisis simulation, tabletop exercises, phishing drills, MFA bypass demo, vendor risk red flags
PRACTICAL APPROACH (CTmP – Cyber Theme Park)
- Real-world case study discussions
- Data classification and cyber drills
- Cyber attack simulations & AI-powered threat detection
- KRI–KPI dashboard walkthrough
- Assessment-based learning and decision-making
FACULTY & DELIVERY PARTNERS
Sessions are delivered by experienced cybersecurity leaders, former regulators, academicians, and domain experts in IT governance and BFSI cybersecurity. The programme integrates strategic governance insights and real-world technical knowledge to empower senior leadership.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
Designed for Senior Management professionals including General Managers, Vertical Heads, CCO, CRO, HIA, CISO, CTO and senior officers overseeing IT, Operations, Risk, Compliance and Digital initiatives. Organisational sponsorship is essential.
DURATION
The programme duration is 2 days: December 18 – 19, 2025. Participants are expected to arrive a day before and may leave after the conclusion of the programme.
PROGRAMME FEE
Non-Residential Fee: Rs. 26,000/- plus GST as applicable (presently 18%) per participant. The fee covers tuition, courseware (electronic), working lunch, and all campus facilities including Internet.
Note: After payment, kindly forward Bank/Wire transfer details to: [email protected] for confirmation.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Participants must carry proof of medical insurance. The sponsoring agency should endorse coverage for hospitalization.
LAST DATE FOR NOMINATION
Last date for receiving nominations: December 13, 2025.
LAST DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
December 16, 2025. Withdrawals after this date will result in forfeiture of fees.
ASCI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Participants automatically become members of the ASCI Alumni Association.
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
A Certificate of Participation will be issued upon programme completion.
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Dr. Madhusoodanan PR
Email: [email protected]
