Programme on Digital Frauds: Prevention, Detection and Control for BFSI Executives
Digital banking has seen rapid growth, offering enhanced access to financial services and improved operational efficiency. However, this digital transformation has also led to a significant rise in the frequency and sophistication of digital frauds. These emerging threats pose serious challenges for regulators, banks, NBFCs, and other financial institutions.
This programme, offered by the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of digital fraud risks and equip BFSI professionals with effective prevention, detection, and control mechanisms.
Programme Objectives
- Build in-depth understanding of digital fraud typologies in the BFSI sector
- Equip participants with preventive, detective, and corrective fraud control mechanisms
- Enhance institutional resilience and customer protection
- Strengthen fraud risk management and compliance capabilities
- Contribute to organisational integrity and national economic security
Programme Structure
Day 1: Foundational Concepts in Digital Fraud Risk
- Introduction to Fraud Risk Management Framework
- Overview of Digital Payment Ecosystems
- Card Fraud and Online Banking Fraud
- Technology-driven frauds: Identity theft, phishing, cyber frauds and cyber-attacks
Day 2: Managing Digital Risk and Leveraging Analytics
- Crisis management and incident response in the BFSI sector
- AML, KYC, Aadhaar and account opening frauds
- Case studies on digital financial frauds
- Introduction to fraud analytics: AI-based detection and real-time risk monitoring
Day 3: Advanced Strategies and Legal Compliance
- Advanced fraud detection techniques and predictive analytics
- Customer support and response mechanisms for fraud victims
- Overview of IT Act 2000 and key legal provisions
- Hands-on practice sessions in the cybersecurity lab (CTmP)
Methodology
- Expert-led interactive classroom sessions
- Real-world case studies and experience sharing
- Practical lab-based learning modules
- Application-oriented and experiential learning approach
Participant Profile
The programme is designed for middle to senior-level professionals working in fraud investigation, fraud management, cyber security, IT, digital banking, compliance, credit, and operational domains across Banks, NBFCs, Financial Institutions, and Regulatory Bodies. Organisational sponsorship is essential.
Faculty
The programme is led by Dr. Madhusoodanan P. R., Professor and Director, Centre for Economics and Finance and Centre of Excellence in Cyber Defence, ASCI. The faculty team also includes regulators, industry practitioners, and experienced academicians.
Venue
The programme is fully residential. Participants will be accommodated in air-conditioned single occupancy rooms. The ASCI campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled.
Duration
The programme duration is 3 days, from February 25 to 27, 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,
provided payment is made before February 23, 2026.
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: February 18, 2026
Last Date for Withdrawal: February 21, 2026
Certificate of Participation
The Administrative Staff College of India issues a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion of the programme.
