Description
Course Objective
This course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Financial Services Cyber Resilience Plan (FSCRP) and provide practical guidance on its implementation. Participants will learn how to translate FSCRP objectives into actionable strategies, align institutional cyber risk management practices with regulatory expectations, and foster industry-wide collaboration to strengthen the resilience of the Philippine financial system against evolving cyber threats.
Brief Description:
The 2024 – 2029 Financial Services Cyber Resilience Plan (FSCRP) was launched to strengthen the industry’s ability to withstand and recover from cyber threats, recognizing that cyber risks are now among the most significant operational risks faced by banks and other financial institutions. As digitalization accelerates and threat actors become more sophisticated, the FSCRP provides a structured roadmap for enhancing governance, implementing baseline cyber hygiene controls, conducting industry-wide testing, and fostering collaboration across the sector. This course is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the FSCRP, translate its objectives into actionable strategies within their institutions, and promote collective efforts to safeguard financial stability through stronger cyber resilience.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to FSCRP
- Rationale and objectives of the FSCRP
- Regulatory context and alignment with global standards
- Financial Cyber Resilience and Governance Council (FCRGC)
Module 2: Cyber Risk Landscape and FSCRP Priorities
- Evolving cyber threats to the financial sector
- Lessons from recent cyber incidents (local and global)
Module 3: Implementing FSCRP within Financial Institutions
- Governance and accountability for cyber resilience
- Cyber hygiene: baseline controls and best practices
- Enhancing fraud management and authentication mechanisms
- Integrating FSCRP into operational risk management
Module 4: Incident Response and Recovery
- Coordinated industry-wide response protocols
- Post-incident reviews and lessons learned
Target Participants: BSFI Officers and Employees
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):
MS. MARICRIS A. SALUD, CPA, CISA, CISM, MSCF
Deputy Director
Cybersecurity Supervision and Oversight Group
Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
MR. DEXTER S. MACATANGAY, CPA, MBA, CISA, CIA, CISM, CC, CISSP
Bank Officer V
Cybersecurity Supervision and Oversight Group
Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Schedule:
September 25, 2025 (Thursday) 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Training Fee per Participant:
Member Institution – Php2,800.00
Non-Member Institution – Php3,920.00
*VAT inclusive