Supervision of Technology and Risk

On-Site Course

Supervision of Technology and Risk

September 9 - 12, 2024

INSTRUCTOR: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FED)

DATE: September 9 to 12, 2024

HOST: Superintendencia General de Entidades Financieras (SUGEF)

SCHEDULE: 9:00 am to 17:00 hours

LANGUAGE: English

LIMITED TO: 2 participants per institution

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2024

CONTACT: Nancy Vallejo Guerra | Training

Course Overview

The course aims to train participants in IT supervision for financial institutions by covering foundational concepts in IT governance, risk management, and integrated supervision. Key topics include IT risk areas such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, and payment systems, as well as IT risk management practices like information security, data governance, and business continuity.
The course will also provide guidance on integrating IT and business risks into a cohesive supervisory approach.

Course Objectives

Recognize major IT risks and achieve a high-level understanding of significant IT topics that impact the operating environment of financial institutions.
Identify the connection points between IT and business risks and how they are incorporated into an integrated supervision approach.
Recognize the supervisory expectations for appropriate IT governance at a financial institution, including organizational structure, strategic planning, and IT audit.
Gain an understanding of how IT risk could impact the overall condition of a financial institution and how this impact can be addressed in recommendations to management.

Participant Profile

The Supervision of Technology and Risk Management course is designed for bank supervisors who want to deepen their understanding of the IT risks faced by today’s financial institutions. It also offers an opportunity to discuss risk management programs and supervisory expectations related to these challenges.

On-Site Course