4 Credit HoursCybersecurity & Data Privacy

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Financial Professionals

Essential cybersecurity training for financial services professionals. Covers the regulatory framework (SEC Reg S-P, NY DFS 23 NYCRR 500, state insurance requirements), threat landscape, incident response, vendor risk management, building a culture of security compliance, advanced data classification frameworks, and applied data protection including encryption standards and cross-border transfer.

Topics Covered
  • Financial services as a cyber target
  • SEC, state insurance, and federal cyber requirements
  • Data classification and client information protection
  • Phishing, social engineering, and ransomware
  • Incident response planning and breach notification
  • Third-party vendor risk management
  • Remote work security and mobile device management
  • Building a culture of security compliance
  • Advanced data classification frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
  • Applied data protection: encryption, access controls, cross-border transfer
Exam Requirements

Review Questions

12

Throughout the course material

Final Exam Questions

20

Multiple choice, 4 options each

Passing Score

70%

Minimum requirement

Time Limit

1 Year

Self-paced from enrollment

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing the final exam, you will receive a certificate including all required fields:

  • Provider name
  • Program name
  • Program number (upon approval)
  • Program dates
  • Credit hours awarded
  • Instructor signature
  • Your name
  • Unique certificate number

$79

$20 per credit hour

4 credit hours
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Self-paced online

Self-paced. 1 year to complete.

Accepted by:

Insurance ProducerInvestment Adviser RepresentativeCertified Financial Planner

Courses designed to meet CE requirements of applicable regulatory bodies including IRS, state insurance departments, NASAA, CFP Board, state real estate commissions, state bar associations, and state medical/nursing/pharmacy boards. Provider applications pending.