The banking associations have developed a specific section on cybersecurity in the 'Financial and Digital Classroom' platform, with more than 100 training initiatives

New content includes a ten-step guide containing practical advice on how to avoid cyber scams, as well as cybersecurity programmes, videos and podcasts, and audio with practical tips

As part of Global Money Week, the banking sector redoubles its information, training and awareness-raising efforts on cybersecurity in response to the impact of digital fraud

The Spanish Banking Association (AEB), CECA and the National Union of Credit Cooperatives (Unacc) have expanded the 'Financial and Digital Classroom' platform with a section on cybersecurity to strengthen the digital skills of the entire population in the face of the widespread increase in cyber scams in recent times.

As part of Global Money Week, organised by the OECD's International Network for Financial Education (OECD/INFE) and this year with the theme 'Protect your money, secure your future', the associations are combining the efforts of the banking sector to inform and raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital ecosystem and the need to strengthen the training of citizens in this area.

The cybersecurity section of the 'Financial and Digital Classroom' includes various types of content, adapted to all media and channels, and addressed to all audiences. In particular, it offers a ten-step guide to cybersecurity, with practical advice on how to avoid cyber scams such as smishing, vishing and phishing.

In addition, the Financial and Digital Classroom has expanded its range of cybersecurity training initiatives, with the addition of new workshops, guides, infographics, videos and podcasts. More than 100 training programmes, a third of the total number of initiatives listed on the website, are now made available to users by the banking sector in this subject area. These new programmes reflect the commitment and willingness of the banking associations and their entities to raise awareness of this problem that affects everyone.

The cybersecurity content is completed with an audio section with practical advice on how to prevent cyber scams, shop on-line safely and create strong passwords. Users will find testimonials from cybersecurity experts, as well as informative items broadcast on the main Spanish radio stations, as part of the 'The banking sector, with you' initiative.

The first survey on 'Cybersecurity and digital channel usage habits', prepared by Sigma Dos, reveals that six out of ten people admit to having limited knowledge of cybersecurity, and a recent study by the Spanish Centre for Sociological Research (CIS - Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas) shows that more than 50% of Spaniards have suffered a scam or attempted scam over the Internet in the past year.

For years, the banking sector has been promoting campaigns to provide information and raise awareness of cybersecurity, in parallel with the efforts of entities to increase the security of their systems, so that everyone can operate securely and with confidence in the on-line environment. The Sigma Dos survey concludes, in this regard, that traditional banking institutions are the most trusted by Spaniards for the management and protection of their personal data, with a score of 7.5 out of 10, ahead of other institutions.

You can visit the cybersecurity section of the 'Financial and Digital Classroom' in this link.