Advanced Cybersecurity Operations, Threat Intelligence & Regulatory Compliance in Financial Services

The Advanced Cybersecurity Operations, Threat Intelligence & Regulatory Compliance in Financial Services training program is designed by Global Horizon Training Center to strengthen the cybersecurity capabilities of information security and technology professionals working within regulated financial environments.

This program focuses on advanced cybersecurity operations, proactive threat detection, incident response, secure cloud architecture, zero-trust security principles, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to financial institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The training addresses key regulatory frameworks, including the SAMA Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), SAMA Information Technology Governance Framework (ITGF), NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC), NCA Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC), and cybersecurity requirements within the SAMA Open Banking Framework, enabling participants to enhance organizational cyber resilience and align security practices with regulatory expectations.

By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape affecting financial institutions.
• Apply advanced threat hunting methodologies and security monitoring approaches.
• Enhance cybersecurity incident response capabilities across the incident lifecycle.
• Understand secure cloud architecture principles within regulated environments.
• Apply zero-trust architecture concepts to improve security posture.
• Understand penetration testing concepts and vulnerability management practices.
• Perform cybersecurity gap assessments against SAMA CSF requirements.
• Improve cyber threat intelligence capabilities and response strategies.
• Strengthen alignment between cybersecurity operations and regulatory compliance requirements.

This program is designed for:

• Information Security Professionals.
• Cybersecurity Analysts.
• IT Operations Teams.
• Cloud Engineering Professionals.
• Risk Technology Specialists.
• Digital Infrastructure Teams.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Personnel.
• Technology Risk Management Professionals.

The program will be delivered through:

• Instructor-led presentations and expert discussions.
• Analysis of cybersecurity scenarios and financial sector incidents.
• Review of regulatory frameworks and industry practices.
• Interactive discussions on cybersecurity challenges.
• Examination of emerging cyber threats affecting financial institutions.

Upon completion of this program, organizations will benefit from:

• Enhanced cybersecurity readiness and operational resilience.
• Improved ability to detect and respond to cyber threats.
• Stronger compliance alignment with SAMA and NCA cybersecurity requirements.
• Better understanding of cloud security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Improved security governance and risk management practices.
• Increased capability to protect critical digital infrastructure.