What you will learn
• The current and emerging cyberthreats facing organisations and the finance industry
• The importance of positive cybersecurity behaviours and culture in mitigating cyberthreats
• How to identify and manage cybersecurity risks within an organisation and its supply chain
About this course
Whilst continuous advances in technology can bring positive changes and new opportunities to the workplace, businesses also need to be aware of the inherent risks these same advances introduce. Ransomware is evolving, with new variants capable not only of encrypting data but also causing more widespread destruction to systems. The continued trend of remote and hybrid work environments presents new organisational vulnerabilities that attackers are keen to exploit. Similarly, the rapidly increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is leading to more sophisticated cyberattacks, such as highly convincing phishing campaigns.
A 2025 report by Deloitte and the US-based Center for Audit Quality highlights the importance of maintaining business readiness in respect of addressing cybersecurity risks, with 71% of audit committees now addressing this essential topic on a quarterly basis. To equip you with the essential skills needed to effectively address new cyberthreats, ACCA has created the Certificate in Cybersecurity for Finance Professionals. This Certificate allows you to fill critical cybersecurity knowledge gaps, ensuring you have the expertise required at all levels of today's financial landscape – from individual practice to audit committee oversight.
Using real-world examples and practical tasks, the Certificate in Cybersecurity for Finance Professionals helps you stay ahead of cyberthreats. You will explore the key behaviours and processes that underpin a positive cybersecurity culture at all levels and learn how you can take action as a finance professional to mitigate cyber risks.
The Certificate can be used as verifiable CPD to demonstrate your skillset to current or future employers, and provides a standardised approach to cybersecurity training, ensuring all finance team members in your organisation are aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Key information
• Part of the ACCA Digital range of CPD courses
• It is made up of eight self-paced interactive learning modules, including practical tasks and further resources.
• It includes a one-hour online assessment.
• Complete course and assessment to gain your certificate and digital badge.
• The current and emerging cyberthreats facing organisations and the finance industry
• The importance of positive cybersecurity behaviours and culture in mitigating cyberthreats
• How to identify and manage cybersecurity risks within an organisation and its supply chain
About this course
Whilst continuous advances in technology can bring positive changes and new opportunities to the workplace, businesses also need to be aware of the inherent risks these same advances introduce. Ransomware is evolving, with new variants capable not only of encrypting data but also causing more widespread destruction to systems. The continued trend of remote and hybrid work environments presents new organisational vulnerabilities that attackers are keen to exploit. Similarly, the rapidly increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is leading to more sophisticated cyberattacks, such as highly convincing phishing campaigns.
A 2025 report by Deloitte and the US-based Center for Audit Quality highlights the importance of maintaining business readiness in respect of addressing cybersecurity risks, with 71% of audit committees now addressing this essential topic on a quarterly basis. To equip you with the essential skills needed to effectively address new cyberthreats, ACCA has created the Certificate in Cybersecurity for Finance Professionals. This Certificate allows you to fill critical cybersecurity knowledge gaps, ensuring you have the expertise required at all levels of today's financial landscape – from individual practice to audit committee oversight.
Using real-world examples and practical tasks, the Certificate in Cybersecurity for Finance Professionals helps you stay ahead of cyberthreats. You will explore the key behaviours and processes that underpin a positive cybersecurity culture at all levels and learn how you can take action as a finance professional to mitigate cyber risks.
The Certificate can be used as verifiable CPD to demonstrate your skillset to current or future employers, and provides a standardised approach to cybersecurity training, ensuring all finance team members in your organisation are aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Key information
• Part of the ACCA Digital range of CPD courses
• It is made up of eight self-paced interactive learning modules, including practical tasks and further resources.
• It includes a one-hour online assessment.
• Complete course and assessment to gain your certificate and digital badge.