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e-Banking Security: online threats and defenses module - 3 days

It is VASCO’s priority to arm financial institutions with the knowledge necessary to protect themselves against e-banking fraud and the latest e-banking fraud techniques, such as phishing, Trojans and man-in-the-middle attacks.

Our VASCO specialists personally perform an individual benchmark analysis and risk assessment of your current e-banking authentication system before recommending a series of appropriate security improvements, by priority. This offering is presented in a series of three modules, each module lasting one day.

e-Banking Fraud Schemes Overview – 1 Day
This one-day module provides an in-depth presentation of the latest security threats facing e-banking authentication systems. Topics include:

  • Phishing trends, such as spear phishing, pharming, whaling and fast-flux service networks
  • Spyware methods, such as banking Trojans
  • Man-in-the-middle attacks
  • The cyber crime black market
  • e-banking fraud statistics

Security Analysis Report – 1 Day
Using a benchmark analysis approach, VASCO evaluates your current e-banking authentication systems and methods. This analysis generates a report that covers:

  • The strengths and weaknesses of your existing authentication system
  • Security benchmarking of your existing authentication system
  • Details of your system’s weaknesses, prioritized by risk

Security Advice – 1 Day
VASCO provides a thorough review of the latest authentication technologies on the market and recommends those best suited to your individual circumstances. Recommendations are based on industry best practices and provided in a written report. The report discusses the following subjects:

  • Security features of different authentication technologies, such as one-time passwords and e-signatures
  • Security features of different authentication platforms, such as hardware authenticators, smart card-based solutions and software-based solutions
  • Proper implementation of authentication technologies to prevent social engineering attacks, as suggested by best practices

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