FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool - In-Person

This course covers use of FFIEC CAT to provide the internal auditor with a repeatable set of criteria with a maturity model measurement process for their cybersecurity program.

Using this bank audit program can allow for information to be passed to banking management of the inherent risks compared to the existing cybersecurity internal control preparedness.

​This CPE training event will position the audit leader to use FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool as the criteria for completing a review of the current state of a bank's cybersecurity program.

What you will learn:

• Understanding the FFIEC guidance.

• Learn about FFIEC Cybersecurity Priorities

• Understand FFIEC CAT Inherent Risk Profile Assessment Categories

• Understand FFIEC Risk Levels

• Learn about Inherent Risk Categories and Ratings

• Understand in detail the FFIEC CAT Maturity Assessment Category

Section 1 - Contents of the FFIEC CAT
Section 2 - The FFIEC Assessment
Section 3 - Develop an Inherent Risk Assessment Profile
Section 4 - Assess the Maturity Level of Cybersecurity Program Components
Section 5 - Interpret and Analysis Assessment Results
Section 6 - Report the Results
Section 7 - Summary and Going Forward

Program Level of Understanding: Intermediate

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: Review Cybersecurity Assessment Tool

Delivery Format: Group Internet Based

NASBA Field(s) of Study: Auditing, Business Management & Organization, Information Technology

CPE Credits: 16, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour

The FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (FFIEC CAT) is a comprehensive training event offered by CCS that covers the fundamentals of FFIEC cybersecurity compliance. The in-person or webinar course provides a comprehensive overview of the FFIEC assessment tool, including how to perform an FFIEC audit and the different types of audits involved in the process of cybersecurity assessment.

This training is suitable for internal auditors, audit managers, and other compliance professionals, including those involved in bank compliance, internal control auditing, and auditing services.

The FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool is a framework developed by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) to help financial institutions assess their cybersecurity risk posture and determine their level of preparedness against potential cyber threats.

The tool consists of a series of questions and scenarios that address various aspects of an organization's cybersecurity risk management program, such as governance, threat intelligence, incident management, and access controls. The answers to these questions provide insight into the maturity and effectiveness of the organization's cybersecurity risk management practices and help identify areas that need improvement.

The FFIEC tool is designed to be flexible and scalable, allowing organizations of different sizes and complexities to use it effectively. By using the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, organizations can gain a comprehensive understanding of their cybersecurity risk posture and take the necessary steps to reduce their exposure to cyber threats.

The FFIEC training covers the key components of the FFIEC CAT tool, which is designed to assist financial institutions in performing cybersecurity risk assessments. Participants will learn about the audit process and it is considers the auditing standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

This training is essential for those seeking to understand the complexities of FFIEC cybersecurity compliance. This was done in the form of bank compliance webinars and internal audit training. The course covers topics such as what an internal audit is, audit planning, audit compliance, and evaluating the maturity level of management control in auditing. It also provides a comprehensive understanding of the FFIEC audit process.

Overall, the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool training provides a comprehensive overview of the FFIEC CAT tool, the audit process, and meeting the standards set by the IIA. It is a must-attend event for those seeking to enhance their skills in cyber security assessment, bank compliance and internal audit performance, and it provides participants with a solid foundation in audit compliance and internal control in auditing a bank’s cyber security controls framework.