Preface: Navigating the Cybersecurity Imperative in BFSI - A Call to Action

In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector stands at the forefront of innovation, playing a pivotal role in the economic landscape. However, with the relentless advancement of technology comesthe persistent threat of cyberattacks, targeting institutions for financial gain and operational disruption.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as the regulatory guardian of the financial ecosystem, has consistently emphasized the critical importance of cybersecurity readiness in the BFSI sector. The RBI recognizes that the interconnected nature of financial services place organisations at an elevated risk, demanding proactive and strategic measures to safeguard against cyber threats. Recent years have witnessed an alarming surge in the sophistication and frequency of cyber threats targeting financial institutions. The evolving landscape encompasses a myriad of risks, from ransomware attacks and data breaches to targeted assaults on critical infrastructure. The RBI, cognizant of this dynamic threat environment, has issued guidelines underscoring the urgency for BFSI entities to fortify their cybersecurity defences.

RBI Directives and the Call to Action:

In alignment with the RBI’s directives, it is imperative for BFSI top management to embark on a transformative journey towards cybersecurity resilience. This necessitates a paradigm shift from viewing cybersecurity as a technical concern to recognizing it as an integral aspect of strategic decision-making.

The Essence of The Programme:

This comprehensive cybersecurity program, designed for professionals in the financial and digital sectors, is crafted with a singular purpose – to empower participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategic insights essential to navigate the intricacies of the modern cyber landscape. Drawing inspiration from RBI guidelines, this program is structured to address key facets of cybersecurity governance, risk mitigation, and compliance, fostering a culture of proactive defence against cyber threats.

Objectives:

These objectives aim to create a comprehensive and impactful training program that not only educates but also empowers team to lead their organizations effectively in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

• To equip participants with advanced understanding of cyberfraud threats, tactics, and real-world risk management.
• To demonstrate the role of governance, compliance, and digital forensics readiness in strengthening cyber resilience.
• Build crisis management plans, foster a risk-aware culture, and prepare proactive, future-ready response strategies.
• To enable BFSI professionals to confidently handle cyber incidents and make informed, executive-level decisions under crisis.
• To help participants learn by doing—using tools and simulations in the Cyber Theme Park (CTmP) to detect phishing, understand cyber      attacks, and respond to incidents effectively.

These objectives are structured to deliver a comprehensive and results-oriented training program that enhances participants’ ability to manage cyber risks, meet compliance, and apply advanced tools—including AI and LLMs—within the immersive Cyber Theme Park (CTmP) environment.

Day 1: The Digital Risk Landscape & Governance Imperatives
Topics
 Cyber at the Core: From IT to Boardroom
Understand why cybersecurity is a strategic business issue and no longer just a tech function.
 Regulations that Matter: Building Trust through Governance
Decode the regulatory expectations from RBI, ISO, NIST, and DPDP in BFSI cybersecurity
governance.
 Behind the Mask: Understanding Emerging Threats and Cybercrime-as-a-Service
Explore how deepfakes, phishing, and insider fraud are reshaping digital threat landscapes.
 Ready for Crisis: Building Executive Cyber Resilience
Learn to communicate cyber risk and make real-time decisions during simulated attacks.
 CTmP Experiences & Activities
• Deepfake phishing & BEC simulations
• AI/ML attack demo
• Executive cyber crisis drill
• Case studies on governance failure and phishing impacts

Day 2: Attack Vectors, Defense Strategies & SIEM Integration
Topics
 The Digital Battlefield: Securing Networks & Systems
Identify vulnerabilities and proactively defend systems against evolving threats.
 Invisible Threats: Third-Party & API Risk Exposure
Understand how attackers exploit supply chains, APIs, and vendors to compromise
financial systems.
 Know Your Logs: Detecting Anomalies with SIEM & UEBA
Learn to read between the lines—log analysis, user device activity, and behavioral
detection.
 Ransomware in Action: Lessons from Real Attacks
Dissect the lifecycle of a ransomware attack and the role of SIEM in early detection.
 CTmP Experiences & Activities
• Live ransomware infection & detection
• SIEM log simulation
• Supply chain breach case walkthrough
Day 3: Building Resilience and Future Readiness
Topics
 Code to Control: Securing Applications & APIs
Find and fix security flaws in BFSI web and mobile applications through guided
exploration.
 The Human Firewall: Culture, Awareness & Response Readiness
Strengthen security culture and design customer and employee awareness programs.
 Digital Clues: Forensics & Evidence in Cyber Fraud
Discover how digital evidence is collected, preserved, and analyzed—including AI's
role in forensics.
 Future Frontlines: AI & Crisis Simulation
Experience the future of cyber warfare through AI-led breach simulations and
executive war games.
 CTmP Experiences & Activities
• App & API testing
• Digital forensics demo
• Simulated ransomware/phishing breach
• Executive War Game Simulation
Valedictory & Feedback

Participant Profile:
This program is tailored for mid-to-senior-level professionals in the banking, financial
services, and insurance (BFSI) sector, including:
• Executives (CEOs, CIOs, CISOs) leading cybersecurity strategies.
• Compliance Officers handling regulatory requirements.
• Risk Managers addressing cyber risks.
• IT Security Teams managing threat detection and response.
• App & Vendor Managers securing digital platforms.
• Operations & Customer Service Managers preventing fraud.
• Fraud Prevention Teams tackling cybercrime.
Perfect for those focused on fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and risk management, equipping
them with tools to protect against cyber threats.
Organisational sponsorship is essential

VENUE

The programme is fully residential and the participants will be accommodated in air – conditioned single occupancy rooms. The college does not provide accommodation for the family. The College is WiFi enabled in a comprehensive way

DURATION

The programme duration is from August 11thto 13th, 2025. The participants are expected to arrive a day before commencement and may leave after the conclusion of the programme.

PROGRAMME FEE

Residential Fee: Rs. 43,700/- (US $683 for foreigners) plus GST as applicable (presently 18%) per participant. The fee covers tuition, board and lodging, courseware (in electronic form) and other facilities of the College including internet usage.

Non-Residential Fee: Rs. 37,700/- plus GST as applicable (presently 18%) per participant. The fee covers tuition, course ware (in electronic form) working lunch and other facilities of the College including internet usage.

A discount of 10% on the Programme fee for three or more participants from the same organisation will be given, provided the payment is credited into our Bank account before August 08, 2025.

Note: Kindly forward us the details of the Bank/ Wire transfer of the programme fee through email to: [email protected] for confirmation.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

The nominees are requested to carry with them the proof of Medical Insurance. The sponsoring agency is required to endorse the nominees' medical coverage in the event of hospitalisation.

LAST DATE FOR NOMINATION

Please use the prescribed/attached form. Last date for receiving nominations is July 28, 2025.Kindly contact Programmes Officer for further details (contact details are given at the end of the nomination form).

LAST DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL

August 04, 2025. Any withdrawals after this date will entail forfeiture of fee paid, if any.

ASCI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Participants of the College programmes will automatically become members of the ASCI alumni association.

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

The College issues a Certificate of Participation on conclusion of the programme.