{"id":37738,"date":"2024-03-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aebanca.es\/actualidad\/notas-de-prensa\/the-banking-sector-expands-cybersecurity-training\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:35:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:35:46","slug":"the-banking-sector-expands-cybersecurity-training","status":"publish","type":"notas-de-prensa","link":"https:\/\/aebanca.es\/en\/actualidad\/notas-de-prensa\/the-banking-sector-expands-cybersecurity-training\/","title":{"rendered":"The banking sector expands cybersecurity training"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>The banking associations have developed a cybersecurity section on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aulafinancieraydigital.es\/ciberseguridad\/\"> \u2018Financial and Digital Classroom\u2019<\/a> platform, with more than 100 training initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Among the new content are a set of ten practical tips to avoid cyber scams, as well as cybersecurity programmes, videos and podcasts, and audio content.<\/li>\n<li>As part of Global Money Week, the banking sector is stepping up its efforts to inform, train and raise awareness about cybersecurity, with the aim of helping users prevent digital fraud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Spanish Banking Association (AEB), CECA and the National Union of Credit Cooperatives (Unacc) have expanded the &#8216;Financial and Digital Classroom&#8217; platform with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aulafinancieraydigital.es\/ciberseguridad\/\">cybersecurity section<\/a> to strengthen the digital skills of the entire population in response to the recent widespread increase in cyber scams.<\/p>\n<p>As part of Global Money Week\u2014organised by the OECD International Network on Financial Education (OECD\/INFE), this year under the slogan &#8216;Protect your money, secure your future&#8217;\u2014the associations are joining forces across the banking sector to inform and raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity in today\u2019s digital ecosystem and the need to strengthen citizens\u2019 training in this area.<\/p>\n<p>The cybersecurity section of &#8216;Financial and Digital Classroom&#8217; includes various types of content, adapted to all formats and channels, and aimed at all audiences. Specifically, it offers a cybersecurity set of ten tips, with practical advice to avoid cyber scams such as smishing, vishing and phishing. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, Financial and Digital Classroom has expanded its range of cybersecurity training initiatives by adding new workshops, guides, infographics, videos and podcasts. There are now more than 100 training programmes\u2014one third of the total initiatives listed on the website\u2014that the banking sector makes available to users on this topic. These new programmes reflect the commitment and determination of the banking associations and their member institutions to inform and raise awareness about this issue that affects everyone.  <\/p>\n<p>The cybersecurity content is complemented by an audio section with practical tips to prevent cyber scams, shop online safely and create strong passwords. Users will find testimonials from cybersecurity experts, as well as informational pieces broadcast on Spain\u2019s leading radio stations, as part of the initiative &#8216;The banking sector, with you&#8217;. <\/p>\n<p>The first survey on &#8216;Cybersecurity and habits in the use of digital channels&#8217;, prepared by Sigma Dos, reveals that six in ten people acknowledge having limited knowledge of cybersecurity, and a recent study by the Centre for Sociological Research (CIS) shows that more than half of Spaniards have suffered a scam or an attempted scam online in the past year.<\/p>\n<p>For years, the banking sector has been promoting cybersecurity information and awareness campaigns, alongside institutions\u2019 efforts to further strengthen the security of their systems, with the aim of ensuring that everyone can operate safely and confidently online. In this regard, the Sigma Dos survey concludes that traditional banking institutions are the agents Spaniards trust most to manage and protect their personal data, with a score of 7.5 out of 10, ahead of other institutions. <\/p>\n<p>You can visit the cybersecurity section of &#8216;Financial and Digital Classroom&#8217; via this<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aulafinancieraydigital.es\/ciberseguridad\/\"> link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s2.aebanca.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/el-sector-bancario-ampla-la-formacin-en-ciberseguridad.pdf\">Download the press release<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Spanish Banking Association (AEB), CECA and the National Union of Credit Cooperatives (Unacc) have expanded the &#8216;Financial and Digital Classroom&#8217; platform with a cybersecurity section to strengthen the digital skills of the entire population in response to the recent widespread increase in cyber scams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":37739,"parent":0,"template":"","etiquetas-prensa":[826,799],"class_list":["post-37738","notas-de-prensa","type-notas-de-prensa","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","etiquetas-prensa-financial-and-digital-classroom","etiquetas-prensa-financial-education"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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