Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Banking Sector

The National Cybersecurity Coordination Committee (NCCC), in collaboration with the Seychelles Bankers Association (SBA), successfully held a cybersecurity awareness workshop yesterday.

 

The half-day workshop focused on strengthening cyber resilience, cross-sector collaboration, and alignment to international standards.

Key highlights from the workshop included presentations by NCCC members, namely Chairperson Mr. Paul Savy, Mr. Carlos Hoareau, and Mr. Raj Chetty. Together, they provided an in-depth overview of the current cyber threat landscape and the key risks facing financial institutions.

The team also introduced the National Cybersecurity Baseline, anchored on internationally recognized standards and shared practical guidance on strengthening resilience through incident response playbooks, enhanced data protection, vendor risk management, and sector-wide collaboration.

 

A member bank presented a real-world case study showing how adopting the baseline helped to prevent a major cyber incident.

The workshop emphasized that cyber resilience is a shared responsibility, and collaboration is essential to protecting Seychelles’ financial sector against evolving threats.

 

The NCCC will continue to work closely with the SBA and the Central Bank of Seychelles to provide support, share best practices, and build a stronger, safer digital future for all.