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About the Course
This three-day intensive training program is designed for banking and financial professionals across the GCC, equipping them with practical cybersecurity skills to protect their institutions from evolving threats. Covering cybersecurity fundamentals, regulatory compliance, incident response, and ethical hacking, the course integrates hands-on simulations to ensure participants gain real-world experience.
Participants will explore regional data protection laws and central bank cybersecurity regulations, learning how to strengthen banking systems against phishing, ransomware, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). They will also dive into threat intelligence, network security, digital forensics, and business continuity strategies tailored for financial institutions in the region.
The training is designed to meet global cybersecurity standards, making it highly relevant for professionals pursuing ISC2 – CC and SANS certifications. Participants will gain expertise that often surpasses conventional training, ensuring they are well-prepared to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges in the banking sector.
Through interactive cybersecurity drills, penetration testing exercises, and SOC monitoring challenges, attendees will enhance their defensive and offensive security capabilities. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certification of Achievement, demonstrating their expertise in banking cybersecurity.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding data protection laws and financial cybersecurity regulations.
Ability to identify, analyze, and respond to cyberthreats targeting banks.
Hands-on experience with ethical hacking, network security, and incident response.
Strengthened compliance strategies aligned with regional regulatory frameworks.
Practical skills for defending banking It infrastructure, SWIFT transactions, and cloud banking.
Cybersecurity Professionals – Experts responsible for protecting organizations from cyber threats, implementing security measures, and responding to incidents.
IT Security Teams – Teams that manage an organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure, monitor threats, and ensure data protection.
Risk Management Professionals – Specialists who assess, mitigate, and manage risks related to cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and financial security.
Compliance Officers – Professionals ensuring organizations adhere to cybersecurity regulations, data protection laws, and industry standards.
Banking Executives – Decision-makers overseeing cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance in financial institutions.
Who is this Workshop for?
Agenda
Day 1 | 15 Jun, 2025
Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Threat Landscape in Banking
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Module 2: Banking Cyber Threats & Attack Vectors
Module 3: Secure Banking Systems & Network Security
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Day 2 | 16 Jun, 2025
Regulatory Compliance and Incident Response
Module 4: Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection in the GCC
Module 5: Incident Detection, Response, & Forensics
Module 6: Ransomware & Business Continuity in Banking
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Day 3 | 17 Jun, 2025
Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing & Security Operations
Module 7: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing for Banks
Module 8: Security Operations & Threat Intelligence
Module 9: Final Cybersecurity Challenge
Trainers
Mohammed Mufti
Mohammed is a Lead Penetration Tester with 5+ years of experience in network, web, API, and Active Directory security assessments. OSCP and CRTP-certified, he specializes in identifying vulnerabilities, conducting penetration tests, and mitigating risks across diverse environments. His expertise helps organizations strengthen defenses and stay ahead of emerging cyber threats.
Thiago Corsi
Thiago is an IT/OT Cyber Operations Executive with extensive experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Cybersecurity Operations. He currently leads Managed Security Services, Detection & Response, and Security Risk Advisory teams, combining technical expertise with strategic management.
With a global career spanning Latin America, North America, Europe, Russia, Indochina, and the Middle East, he has successfully implemented cybersecurity programs and certifications across ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, and CSA frameworks. Thiago has played a key role in high-profile cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring security strategies align with business objectives to drive real value.
Mark Brawinski
Mark Barwinski is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience in offensive and defensive cyber operations, crisis management, and strategic security leadership. He has held key roles at the NSA, PwC, Siemens, and UBS, driving next-generation cybersecurity strategies and enhancing security operations centers (SOCs).
At the NSA Threat Operations Center (NTOC), Mark led the development of real-time capabilities to defend against nation-state cyber threats, managing a $100M budget. He later served as Global Head of Cyber Operations at UBS, integrating AI and machine learning into cybersecurity defenses. His global expertise spans the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, Canada, the Middle East, and Latin America, where he has advised senior executives and military leaders on cyber resilience.
Mark holds a Master’s in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School, a Bachelor’s from CSULB, and certifications including CISSP and CISM. An avid sailor, he has navigated some of the world’s most challenging waters, including the North Sea, Patagonia, and Cape Horn.