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

Vendor Risk Management - Best Practices 2025
June 18, 2025- 2:00 PM CST | 1.5 CPE

Nearly every business today is incredibly reliant on vendors to run our day-to-day operations, especially if we're connected to the internet.  But we've also experienced more and more outages and breaches at the hands of our vendors recently.  So how do we handle this risk?

 

Regulated businesses have guidance to follow - from banking regulations to NIST CSF to SOC Reports - Vendor Risk Management is a staple in the world of cybersecurity.  But how do you do more than just check the box?  By taking a risk management approach!

 

This presentation will take a deep dive into best practices for Vendor Management in 2025, including:

  • How to build a "modern" Vendor Management Program
  • Vendor Risk Assessment
  • Vendor Selection and Ongoing Vendor Management
  • Other ways and tools to manage Vendor Risk
  • Supply Chain Management/4th Party Management
  • AI Vendor Management

 

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

REGISTER:

https://learning.sbscyber.com/p/vendor-risk-management/?aff=UBA

Pre-Flight Check: Leveraging Copilot for Financial Institutions
July 8, 2025- 2:00 PM CST | 1.5 CPE

Microsoft Copilot is taking off but is your institution ready? This session is designed for strategic thinkers and technical operators at banks and credit unions who want to explore Copilots potential and put it to practical use. We'll walk through the essential steps to evaluate, justify, and deploy Copilot effectively, helping ensure a smooth and successful rollout. Join us as we navigate the evolving AI landscape, from its historical roots to todays real-world applications in daily operations and long-term strategy. We'll cover key considerations for AI governance and risk management, providing you with the tools to develop practical policies and procedures. Finally, we'll showcase Microsoft Copilots capabilities across platforms and use cases, highlighting how financial institutions can unlock value while staying secure and compliant.

 

COST: $199 ($179 for SBS Institute Members)

 

REGISTER:

https://learning.sbscyber.com/p/leveraging-copilot/?aff=UBA

Microsoft 365 Security Updates - Best Practices 2025
July 16, 2025- 2:00 PM CST | 1.5 CPE

Last year, we dove deep into the Microsoft 365 environment and shared M365 security best practices across numerous features and functions. However, the M365 world changes quickly, so we’ll review any major security changes over the past year you need to know, as well as dive into a few new areas of M365 to secure.

 

Join SBS CyberSecurity’s M365 experts in this engaging webinar as we share the changes and updates to the M365 environment over the past year and highlight some new security controls to implement, including:

  • M365 Security Review
  • Teams
  • Copilot
  • Other M365 areas to secure
  • Testing M365

 

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

REGISTER:

https://learning.sbscyber.com/p/microsoft-365-security-updates/?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.