Cyber security

What is Cyber security?

Cyber attacks are increasing, and every business needs to take action to manage cyber security. While organisations implement risk management strategies, every individual plays a critical role in protecting business and customer information.

Cyber security is not just about systems and technology – it also depends on people, processes, and behaviours. Understanding the risks your organisation faces, and how your actions can either reduce or increase those risks, is essential.

Did you know? A cybercrime is reported in Australia roughly every 6 minutes, highlighting the scale and persistence of cyber threats.

Regulatory compliance and conduct learning

Our General Corporate Compliance modules are designed for enterprise-wide training, offering bite-sized modules (30-45 minutes). They balance convenience with effective learning and are contextualised specifically for Financial Services.

About our cyber security module

This online module introduces common cyber security threats and provides practical guidance on how to protect your organisation and customers from cyber incidents.

You will explore how cyber attacks occur, the role individuals play in maintaining cyber security, and how to identify and respond to key risks such as phishing and malware.

The module also outlines the broader legislative environment, including:

  • The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) was amended in 2021 to require critical industries, including financial services, to report of cyber security incidents to the government.
  • The Privacy Act (1988) (Cth) asks business to only collect and store information that is necessary for the business relationship.
  • The Cybercrime Act 2001 (Cth) defines specific computer offences relating to cyber crime.
  • The Spam Act 2003 (Cth), which prohibits the sending of unsolicited commercial email and electronic messages.
  • The Telecommunications (Interception & Access) Act 1979 (Cth) makes it an offence for a person to access or intercept a private telecommunication.

Program Content

  • Understanding cyber security threats and their impact on organisations
  • Practical steps individuals can take to strengthen cyber security
  • Identifying and responding to phishing emails and scams
  • Recognising and responding to malware and suspicious device behaviour

Learning Outcomes

  • Define cyber security and explain key risks for financial services organisations
  • Describe government and regulatory expectations for managing cyber risk
  • Identify practical actions you and your organisation can take to protect systems and data
  • Recognise and respond to phishing emails and malware threats

What you will learn

Who is this course for?

  • This course is designed for financial services professionals who need to understand and comply with regulatory obligations and industry standards relating to cyber security and conduct.

Units of Competency

Pre-requisite

Recognition of Prior Learning

Certification

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The general corporate compliance suite is a curated library of engaging online modules designed to help employees across your organisation understand their responsibilities and feel equipped to uphold the regulatory and conduct standards that apply to their role. Developed specifically for the Australian financial services sector, each module is instructionally designed for maximum engagement and knowledge retention.  

The team at FEP understands that effective compliance training is not just about delivering regulatory content; it's about creating learning that is engaging, relevant and impactful for organisations and their employees. We design training experiences that resonate with individuals, ensuring they gain practical knowledge and skills that are immediately applicable to their roles.
What is RG206?2023-04-21T07:53:53+10:00

Regulatory Guide 206 Credit licensing: Competence and training (RG 206)

Credit licensees must comply with the organisational competence obligation in s47(1)(f) of the National Consumer Credit protection Act 2009 (National Credit Act). Regulatory Guide 206 Credit licensing: Competence and training (RG 206) sets out the minimum expectations for demonstrating organisational competence.

What you need to do to comply will depend on the nature, scale and complexity of your business. However, Regulatory Guide 206 Credit licensing: Competence and training (RG 206) sets out our minimum expectations for demonstrating organisational competence.

You must also ensure that your representatives are adequately trained and competent to engage in the credit activities authorised by your licence: s47(1)(g).

ASIC generally expects you to determine what is appropriate initial and ongoing training for your representatives and to embed this in your recruitment and training systems.

Updated annually, our CPD is designed to enable Responsible Managers and Representatives of Australian Credit Licensees to meet their mandatory RG206 continuing training requirement. Our CPD that is structured, properly assessed and recorded.

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