Cyber Risk in Financial Services
Financial services organisations handle some of the most sensitive personal and financial data in Australia — under one of the most demanding regulatory frameworks.
This course gives everyone in your organisation, from business owners to frontline staff, the practical cyber risk knowledge they need to protect your clients, your reputation and your licence to operate.
THE PROBLEM
Financial services businesses are among the highest-value targets for cybercriminals in Australia.
They hold sensitive client financial data, process high-value transactions and operate under a regulatory framework – including APRA CPS 234, the Privacy Act 1988 and ASIC's expectations around operational resilience — that makes a cyber incident a compliance event as well as a security one. The landmark Federal Court decision in ASIC v RI Advice Group [2022] made clear that cyber security is a licence obligation under the Corporations Act — and that failure to maintain adequate cyber risk management systems can constitute a breach of a financial services licensee's obligations.
Investment scams and payment redirection fraud alone accounted for more than $1 billion in losses to Australian consumers and businesses in 2025. The threat of AI-enabled impersonation and business email compromise targeting client funds is accelerating.
Every person in a financial services business plays a role in managing these risks — not just the IT team. This course is built for the whole organisation: financial advisers, compliance teams, client service staff, administrators and business owners who understand that cyber risk is ultimately a business risk.
What you will learn
Why cyber risk is a whole-of-business issue in financial services including what the Federal Court's decision in ASIC v RI Advice means for your licence obligations and what constitutes adequate cyber risk management for a financial services business
How cyber incidents and human error occur in financial services environments — using real-world Australian case studies drawn from financial advice, mortgage broking, insurance and banking practice
How to identify and respond to payment redirection fraud targeting client settlement funds, business email compromise impersonating financial advisers or institutions, and investment scam approaches that exploit your organisation's brand or client relationships
Your organisation's obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 — including what a notifiable data breach means for a financial services business and what triggers reporting obligations to the OAIC and affected clients
Practical steps every employee can take to protect client data, financial transactions and your organisation's systems — without needing technical expertise
Course at a glance.
| Duration | ~60 minutes |
| Format | 10 chapters, ~5 minutes each |
| Assessment | 4 short quizzes |
| Completion | Certificate of Completion issued on passing all chapters and quizzes |
| CPD | Contact us for details specific to your profession |
| Access | 28 days from enrolment (extended access available for groups) |
| Devices | Any smart device, laptop or computer |
| Price | $129 per person incl. GST |
| Group pricing | Available | Contact us |
Who this course is for.
This course is designed for financial services professionals and staff at all levels — financial advisers, planners, mortgage brokers, accountants, insurance professionals, banking staff, compliance officers and their support teams.
It is equally relevant for business owners assessing their organisation's overall cyber risk exposure and for frontline staff who handle client communications and financial transactions day to day.
98%
of participants agreed the course increased their understanding of cyber risk
96%
of participants liked the way the course was structured.
93%
of participants found the course content appropriate for their needs.
92%
of participants said they would recommend the course to others.
Based on most recent course completion survey data.
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Price includes GST. For bulk enrolments or a customised version of this program for your board, contact us.