The Applied Diploma in Cybersecurity is a specialized program designed to strengthen the readiness of the banking and financial sector in confronting escalating cyber threats. The diploma equips professionals with advanced practical skills required to protect digital systems and critical infrastructures, including banking systems, financial applications, databases, and electronic payment platforms.
In light of the increasing cyberattacks targeting financial transactions and customer data, the development of a qualified workforce capable of identifying threats, analyzing security breaches, managing cyber risks, and implementing effective incident response strategies has become a critical necessity. The diploma also contributes to enhancing trust between financial institutions and their clients by promoting a secure digital environment that supports operational stability, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth..
1. Preparing professional cadres with technical and practical skills in cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the needs of the banking and financial sector.
2. Enabling participants to protect digital systems, databases, financial systems, and electronic payment platforms from cyber threats and attacks.
3. Developing capabilities in cyber risk analysis and security incident management to ensure business continuity and minimize the impact of breaches.
4. Training participants on compliance with international and local cybersecurity standards in the financial sector, such as the regulations issued by the Central Bank of Jordan, the National Cybersecurity Center, and international standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
6. Teaching trainees how to develop effective incident response strategies and systematically address emerging challenges.
7. Promoting a cybersecurity culture within banking and financial institutions and among other target groups by preparing specialists capable of raising awareness among employees and customers.
9. Reducing financial losses resulting from cyberattacks through effective prevention and highly skilled incident management.
Unit 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Terminology
Unit 2: Cyber Attacks in the Financial Sector
Unit 3: Risk Management and Governance
Unit 4: Regulatory Compliance and Auditing
Unit 5: Application Security in the Financial Sector
1. Professionals with a background in cybersecurity who wish to deepen their expertise in securing financial systems and analyzing risks associated with financial transactions.
2. Managers responsible for overseeing digital systems in banking and financial institutions who need to develop effective strategies to counter cyber threats.
3. Professionals working in risk management and compliance within banking and financial institutions who aim to understand how to mitigate cyber risks and protect financial data.
4. New employees in banking and financial institutions who require training and guidance in cybersecurity to prepare them for daily operational challenges.
5. Students studying cybersecurity or financial management who wish to apply their knowledge within the financial sector.
6. Specialists providing consultancy services to banking and financial institutions who seek to enhance their cybersecurity knowledge to ensure the safety of the institutions they serve.
7. Employees and administrators working in the banking and financial sector.
