Training Program

Connect with IMF Institute

Cyber Risk Regulation and Supervision (CRS)

CRSx

This course provides an introductory to intermediate level of training on cyber risk regulation and supervision to non-specialist financial sector supervisors. The course: (i) reviews recent trends in the technology adopted by supervised entities, the evolving threat landscape and their implications for cyber risk and financial stability; (ii) outlines the key elements of cyber risk regulations; (iii) discusses supervisory approaches and tools; and (iv) presents key cybersecurity concepts, covering governance, risk assessment, and information sharing, based on international standards and best practices. Sessions focus on providing practical lessons and tips that can be used by regulators and supervisors, as part of their daily supervisory activities. The sessions are instructional and interactive through group exercises, case studies, role plays, and information sharing discussions.

 

Topic : Financial Sector Issues

Target Audience

Financial sector supervisors and regulators with responsibilities that include cyber risk regulation and/or supervision at central banks and agencies charged with supervising financial institutions.

Qualifications

Participants are expected to have at least one year of experience in general regulation and supervision of financial institutions.
 

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the basics of information technology solutions used in financial institutions, the cyber threat landscape, key characteristics of cyber risk and its place in the enterprise-wide risk management framework.
  • Define and summarize the key components of cyber risk regulation and sound approaches to supervising cyber risk.
  • Understand the financial stability implications of cyber risk and have an insight on ways to enhance the cyber resilience of the financial sector.

     

Upcoming Offering

Start dateEnd dateLocationDelivery MethodSession No.Primary & (Interpretation) languageApply
February 2, 2026February 6, 2026Mumbai, IndiaIn-person TrainingSA 26.01EnglishInvitation
August 3, 2026August 7, 2026Vienna, AustriaIn-person TrainingJV 26.25EnglishApply online by May 3, 2026

Apply Now - Application deadline approaching:

IMF offers online training to government officials and the public. Click Learn more to find our current offerings.

Financial Sector Surveillance (FSS)

English | March 16-27, 2026 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria

Apply online by December 14, 2025

Macroeconometric Forecasting and Analysis (MFA)

English | March 23, 2026 - April 3, 2026 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria

Apply online by December 15, 2025

Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDSx)

Russian | September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | Online Training | Course conducted online

Apply online by December 15, 2025

Model-Based Monetary Policy Analysis and Forecasting (MPAFx)

English | September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | Online Training | Course conducted online

Apply online by December 15, 2025

Introduction to Financial Programming and Policies

English | September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | Online Training | Course conducted online

Apply online by December 15, 2025