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Description

Cybersecurity for Financial Data: Preventing Fraud, Protecting and Responding

Protecting the organisation's data and payment flows against fraud and intrusion

  • 1 day — 7 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Foundation
  • Up to 6 participants

Finance departments hold exactly what attackers are looking for: bank account details, access to payment platforms, and information on customers and suppliers. A payment fraud almost always begins with a credible email sent to an accountant or a treasurer, rarely with a sophisticated intrusion.

This one-day virtual programme is designed for finance professionals with no IT background. It sets out the threats aimed at accounting and treasury functions, the everyday protective habits that make a difference, and the action to take from the first moment of doubt. Unlike legal or compliance courses, it stays focused on the operational practices of the finance team.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the threats targeting accounting and treasury functions
  • Recognise an attempted payment fraud or fraudulent change of bank details
  • Apply the rules protecting access rights and financial data
  • Secure the exchange of documents with customers and suppliers
  • React as soon as an incident is detected and alert the right people

What makes this programme different

Examples are drawn from fraud attempts actually observed in companies
Participants practise spotting a fraudulent message under near-real conditions
A quick-reference response sheet is built for display within the department

Programme

1Threats targeting finance functions

Seeing the attack coming

  • Impersonation of a senior executive and urgent transfer requests
  • Fraudulent changes to a supplier's bank account details
  • Targeted phishing aimed at accountants and treasurers
  • Ransomware and loss of access to accounting data

2Everyday protection

Adopting the habits that stop fraud

  • Password management and multi-factor authentication
  • Approval rules and dual control over payments
  • Verifying requests to amend bank account details
  • Secure exchange of financial documents
  • Use of personal devices and remote working

3Responding to an incident

Limiting the damage from the first doubt

  • Signals indicating that a fraud is under way
  • Immediate actions and the people to alert first
  • Steps to take with the bank and attempts to recall the funds
  • Internal reporting and preservation of relevant evidence

Who is it for

Accountants · treasurers · management controllers · administrative assistants and finance and administration managers.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Dates & locations

12 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.