Education & Events

Information Security Certifications

The SBS Institute is uniquely designed to serve the banking industry by providing cyber education to better prepare students and their financial institution for cybersecurity threats and regulations. These banking specific, role-based certifications allow students to master the concepts and technologies required to perform essential cybersecurity functions. The SBS Institute certifications include real-world cybersecurity issues and establish solutions that make cybersecurity responsibilities more efficient and effective.

The SBS Institute certification program is designed around three learning paths: Executive, Manager, and Technical. Each path contains a list of applicable job titles, making it clear which courses are for you based on your job. Each learning path also includes one core certification and a variety of specialized certifications. A core certification is not a pre-requisite of a specialized certification, but is rather a natural starting point within the learning path. For additional information, email Beth Parker or call (801) 214-7720.

Upcoming Webinars

Incident Response Fundamentals 2025 Edition

September 17, 2025 - 2:00 PM CST | 1.5 CPE

No business is immune to todays rising tide of cyber threats but having a strong incident response plan (IRP) can make all the difference. This session covers the essential components of an IRP, how to build and refine your plan over time, and the lessons we've learned from years of hands-on response experience. Whether building your first plan or evolving an existing one, this webinar will provide actionable guidance.

COST: $249 ($199 for SBS Institute Members)

Register: https://learning.sbscyber.com/p/incident-response-fundamentals/?aff=UBA

Cut Through the Hype: AI Security and Privacy for Financial Institutions
October 2, 2025- 2:00 PM CST | 1.5 CPE

Are you in a highly regulated financial institution and struggling to make sense of today's generative AI platforms? You're not alone. The rapid adoption of tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and DeepSeek is raising urgent questions around data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. Our SBS Institute learners have asked for clarity, and we're delivering.

 

This webinar offers a comprehensive, unbiased look at these platforms, along with practical, actionable guidance for financial institutions. We'll focus on the two questions that matter most: Are these AI tools safe to use? And can you trust them to protect your sensitive data? This is a must-attend event for compliance officers, IT leaders, and security professionals responsible for safeguarding critical information.

 

In this session, we'll cover:

  • Security and privacy analysis of ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and DeepSeek
  • Key risks hidden in each platform's terms and conditions
  • Real-world use cases for AI platforms in the financial sector
  • Straightforward answers to the two questions every financial professional is asking

 

COST: $249 ($199 for SBS Institute Members)

 Registerhttps://learning.sbscyber.com/p/ai-security-and-privacy/?aff=UBA

Mission API-Possible: How to Secure and Test Your APIs
October 22, 2025- 2:00 PM CST | 1.5 CPE

As more organizations move to the cloud, application programming interfaces (APIs) have become the backbone of modern software and service integration. They enable fast, efficient connections between systems — but they also introduce security risks. In this webinar, we'll break down how APIs work, what makes them vulnerable, and why they’re increasingly targeted by attackers. We’ll cover key risks like data exposure, misconfiguration, and insecure authentication, as well as review relevant regulatory guidance and share best practices for testing and securing APIs in today’s cloud-first world.

 

Program agenda:

  • Today’s API Economy
  • API Guidance
  • API Risks
  • API Security Best Practices and Controls

 

COST: $249 ($199 for SBS Institute Members)

 

Register: https://learning.sbscyber.com/p/mission-api-possible/?aff=UBA

2025 Certification Calendar

Elevate your professional standing in the financial industry with SBS Institute Certifications. Designed to cater specifically to the banking sector, these certifications are not just a testament to your expertise but a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity. Whether you're an executive, manager, or technical professional, SBS Institute offers a tailored learning path that aligns with your role and career aspirations. With over 2,500 certifications issued, joining the ranks of SBS-certified professionals means joining a community dedicated to excellence and advancement.

Visit www.sbscyber.com for more information on each certification and to register.

Certification Program Includes

  • Electronic kickoff packet (1 week prior to start date)
  • 14 hours of learning, including lectures and lab/assignments
  • An examination following the completion of course work
  • Access to the program for a 10-week period from the start date

Student requirements:

  • Participation in all modules
  • Completion of lab exercises
  • Passing the examination

Certification Maintenance Requirements

Certified professionals must:

  • Become a member*
  • Complete four hours of qualifying continuing education through the SBS Institute or NHBA webinars and events

*Institute Members can join SBS Hot Topic and SBS Institute Webinars at a discounted price. Revisit an expanded library of the last 24 months of Hacker Hour recorded webinars. Institute members also get the latest scoop of the cybersecurity landscape with exclusive access to quarterly Cyber Report webinars.