Ahmedabad: National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) has launched two certification courses on cybersecurity and cyberresilience to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and improve preparedness against digital threats across GIFT International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) ecosystem.The courses were launched by NISM director Sashi Krishnan and International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) chairperson K Rajaraman in the presence of IFSCA executive director Praveen Trivedi and members of the course design teams on Monday.The two programmes are NISM-IFSCA-02A Basic Certification Course and NISM-IFSCA-02B Advanced Certification Course.The basic certification is intended for IFSCA officials, employees of regulated entities operating in the IFSC and other individuals seeking to understand cybersecurity. The curriculum covers cyberthreats, governance, risk management, security architecture, access management, data protection, cyberhygiene, incident response and recovery. It also introduces emerging challenges related to artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The course will commence on Nov 18.The advanced certification targets key function holders, including chief information security officers, principal officers, designated officers and compliance officers of regulated entities. It focuses on cyberrisk governance, incident preparedness, resilience, regulatory requirements and practical case studies. The course will commence on Dec 30.The basic exam comprises 50 questions to be completed in 60 minutes, with a passing score of 50%. The fee is Rs 1,180, inclusive of taxes, and certification remains valid for two years.The advanced exam includes 80 multiple-choice questions and three case-based questions, with a two-hour duration and a passing score of 60%. The fee is Rs 2,950, and certification is valid for three years. A 25% negative marking provision will apply.NISM director Sashi Krishnan said the programmes would strengthen expertise and resilience across the financial services ecosystem.
