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Cybersecurity Awareness Officer

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BNP Paribas

Aug 22, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    People, HR & Administration

AI generated summary

  • You should have a degree in IT or Cybersecurity, up to 3 years in Cybersecurity awareness, knowledge of digital culture, strong communication skills, analytical mindset, attention to detail, and fluency in English.
  • You will develop and manage a security awareness program, create training for specific roles, track completion metrics, communicate updates, and ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.

Requirements

  • - Academic background in Information Technology or Cybersecurity
  • - Up to 3 years of professional experience in Cybersecurity awareness
  • - Knowledge of Digital Culture and Data Security
  • - Capacity to conduct meetings, seminar or training sessions
  • - Capacity to understand, explain and conduct changes
  • - Present an analytical mindset
  • - Adaptation capacity
  • - Ability to deliver/Results driven
  • - Attention to detail/rigor
  • - Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

  • - Develop a positive and comprehensive security awareness and training program (approach, goals and objectives) that engages people and encourages the changes of behavior.
  • - Identify if any roles require additional or more specialized training and ensure those roles receive it by creating, reviewing, and updating dedicated awareness and trainings for various CIB populations with the help of SME (Subject Matter Experts).
  • - Ensure that the program is effectively changing these behaviors and drive the program towards requested maturity (repeatable, efficient, and lean processes).
  • - Create and maintain the metrics framework that can effectively measure and communicate transparently on the impact of our program.
  • - Assign new joiners (internal and external) on dedicated awareness.
  • - Ensure follow-up for awareness completion, in particular the mandatory ones, and send reminders to end-users and their managers/supervisors.
  • - Work closely with Communication team to publish dedicated communications via emails or through the Intranet.
  • - Maintain follow-up dashboard for awareness completion of CIB users and report on Cyberculture topic to the Management during committees.
  • - Maintain SharePoint and Echonet websites dedicated to cyberculture.
  • - Review and update the CIB awareness procedures and best practices.
  • - Work with local CISO's in Europe or in regions to identify top human risks for our organization and the behaviors we need to change to manage those risks.
  • - Ensure that our program is in line with the most relevant industry regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Cybersecurity Awareness Officer?

The primary responsibility of a Cybersecurity Awareness Officer is to develop and deliver strategies and training programs that ensure all collaborators and contractors understand and follow cybersecurity rules and best practices, fostering a culture of security across the organization.

How long is the expected professional experience for this role?

The position requires up to 3 years of professional experience in Cybersecurity awareness.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

An academic background in Information Technology or Cybersecurity is preferred for this position.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include the ability to conduct meetings or training sessions, an analytical mindset, capacity for adaptation, attention to detail, results-driven attitude, and fluency in English, both written and spoken.

How does the Cybersecurity Awareness Officer collaborate with other departments?

The Cybersecurity Awareness Officer collaborates closely with the Communication and Human Resources departments to promote awareness initiatives and ensure effective training and communication about cybersecurity best practices.

What types of training will be provided to employees?

The Cybersecurity Awareness Officer will develop training programs tailored to various CIB populations, including dedicated awareness for new joiners and additional specialized training for certain roles based on risk assessments.

Will I be involved in measuring the effectiveness of the cybersecurity program?

Yes, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a metrics framework to measure and transparently communicate the impact of the cybersecurity awareness program.

Is knowledge of digital culture and data security an important requirement?

Yes, knowledge of digital culture and data security is critical for the role as it helps in developing relevant training and awareness materials.

What is the work environment like at BNP Paribas?

BNP Paribas promotes a culture that supports work/life balance, with smart working options based on trust, autonomy, and collaboration for eligible employees.

How does BNP Paribas ensure diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

BNP Paribas is committed to equal employment opportunity for all job seekers, actively working to prevent discrimination and fostering diversity to enhance creativity and efficiency in the workplace.

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more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.