Training on Pension Fund Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Build cyber resilience and data protection oversight for pension funds.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Pension funds manage vast amounts of confidential member information, including personal records, financial data, contribution histories, and digital assets, making them attractive targets for cyber threats, data breaches, and fraudulent activities. As pension institutions increasingly adopt digital technologies, cloud-based platforms, and outsourced service providers, the need for robust cybersecurity governance and effective data protection practices has become a strategic priority.
This course is designed to equip pension trustees, fund administrators, executives, and service providers with the knowledge and governance frameworks necessary to identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity and data protection risks. Participants will gain practical insights into cyber risk governance, regulatory compliance, incident response planning, third-party risk management, and business resilience. The course focuses on strengthening oversight capabilities and fostering a proactive security culture that safeguards member information, maintains stakeholder trust, and ensures the long-term integrity of pension operations.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Pension fund trustees and board members
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Pension administrators and scheme managers
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Investment and governance committee members
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ICT, risk, and compliance officers
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Data protection officers (DPOs)
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Regulators and oversight professionals
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand cybersecurity risks facing pension funds
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Apply trustee-level oversight of ICT and data protection risks
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Strengthen data governance and privacy compliance
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Oversee third-party and administrator cyber risk
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Respond effectively to cyber incidents and data breaches
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Cybersecurity & Data Risk Landscape for Pension Funds
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Why pension funds are high-value cyber targets
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Common cyber threats: phishing, ransomware, fraud
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Data types held by pension schemes and risk exposure
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Trustee and management accountability
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Case Study: Cyber breach in a financial institution
Module 2: Data Protection, Privacy & Regulatory Compliance
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Principles of data protection and privacy
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Trustee responsibilities under data protection laws
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Data classification, retention, and access control
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Managing consent and member data rights
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Case Study: Data protection compliance failure
Module 3: Cyber Risk Governance & Third-Party Oversight
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Cybersecurity governance frameworks
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ICT risk policies and board reporting
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Managing risks from administrators and service providers
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Contractual controls and audits
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Case Study: Third-party cyber risk in pension administration
Module 4: Cyber Incident Response & Business Continuity
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Preparing for cyber incidents and data breaches
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Incident response planning and escalation
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Communication with members, regulators, and stakeholders
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Business continuity and disaster recovery
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Practical Session: Developing a cyber incident response checklist
Module 5: Strengthening Cyber Resilience & Trustee Oversight
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Cyber risk monitoring and assurance
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Cyber awareness and staff training
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Independent audits and penetration testing (oversight level)
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Continuous improvement and governance maturity
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Practical Session: Building a pension fund cyber risk oversight framework
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Increased awareness of cyber and data protection responsibilities
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Improved confidence in questioning ICT vendors and administrators
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Stronger incident response and oversight capability
Organizational Impact
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Reduced risk of data breaches and cyber incidents
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Improved compliance with data protection regulations
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Enhanced member trust and institutional resilience
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DakarNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dar es Salaam | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Pretoria | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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