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This course is designed for banking professionals who seek to enhance their understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity frameworks, vendor management, and emerging technologies within the financial sector.
Participants will gain insights into the principles and practices that ensure effective management and control of IT resources. Through a series of focused sessions, the course covers essential topics such as IT governance, regulatory expectations, data governance, vulnerability management, emerging technologies, and incident response strategies. Real-world case study and interactive sessions will further enhance participants' ability to apply the learned concepts to their own organizations.
Learning Objectives
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This session will provide participants with an understanding of the principles and practices of IT governance. Participants will explore the policies and processes that ensure the effective management and control of IT resources within an organization. Additionally, participants will learn about regulatory expectations related to various IT and cybersecurity roles and responsibilities, while highlighting the importance of independent reviews to maintain objectivity and integrity in the ever-changing landscape of community bank IT operations.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This session will provide participants with a broad understanding of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF), the Cybersecurity Risk Index (CRI) and Center for Internet Security Controls (CIS Controls). Designed for banking professionals, this session covers the core principles and practices of each respective framework, including its key functions: Participants will learn how to implement and adapt the framework to their organization's specific needs, structuring sound cybersecurity postures, and aligning controls to regulatory compliance.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This session will provide participants with a solid understanding of the critical role your vendor management plays in the banking industry today. It will focus on the strategies, due diligence and best practices necessary to effectively manage existing and new vendor relationships. Participants will gain insights into the entire vendor lifecycle, from selection and negotiation to performance monitoring and contract termination.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This session will provide participants with broad knowledge of vulnerability management. It will cover essential aspects such as identifying, classifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities within IT systems. Participants will learn best practices for creating and implementing effective vulnerability management programs, including patch management, and compliance with industry standards. This training will provide participants with the knowledge needed to protect their organizations against potential threats and enhance overall cybersecurity posture.
This session will provide participants with an overview of user access management. Participants will delve into best practices for managing user identities, roles, and permissions to ensure robust security and compliance. The session will cover essential topics such as identity lifecycle management and regulatory requirements. At the end of the session, participants will have the skills to manage user access and address risks related to unauthorized access and data breaches in financial institutions.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This session will provide participants with a high-level overview of data analytics, including data available across all your systems, data flow diagrams, data strategy, and data inventory. In addition, the facilitators will help participants understand the role data plays with driving efficiencies, identifying risk and fraud, improving bank performance, and making more effective strategic decisions. Furthermore, participants will engage in real-world case studies to understand how data can drive business insights and performance.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This session will provide participants with a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and Fintech cloud computing. The focus will be on key definitions, concepts, techniques, and applications. Participants will explore key cloud computing concepts, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), as well as how AI are providing benefits and risks to you institution.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This session will equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for effective incident response, ensuring that organizations are well-prepared to handle and mitigate incidents that may arise. In addition, this session will include a tabletop exercise taking into consideration a real-life scenario to further enhance overall preparation and handling of various aspects of the organization’s incident response plan.
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Certification Exam – Held via ICBA Online Portal for those enrolled in the Certified Community Bank Technology Officer (CCBTO) certification program. The certification exam will be available following the conclusion of the institute. You will be able to access and complete the exam any time after the institute adjourns. However, you must complete the exam no later than the exam time shown above. The exam is timed, and you will be allotted the same amount of time to complete the exam no matter when you choose to take it.
Note - If you do not pass the exam, you will have the opportunity to retake the exam at a future retake date.
ICBA Members: $2,699
Non-Members: $3,599
Non-Bankers* : $4,499
Certification Testing Fee: $500
*Attendance may be subject to ICBA approval.
This event is not recorded. For more information, call 800-422-7285 or email education@icba.org.
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Who should attend: Technology officers, IT managers and chief information officers.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of information technology.
Program Level: Intermediate
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group Live
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit Hours: 31
Certification Offered: Certified Community Bank Technology Officer (CCBTO)
To receive full CPE credit for the in-person event you must meet the following requirements:
ICBA Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.
In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.
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