CBVM: Certified Banking Vendor Manager
Description
Managing third-party vendors is one of the most critical—and time-consuming—responsibilities facing today’s financial institutions. The Certified Banking Vendor Manager (CBVM) certification is designed to give you the clarity, confidence, and practical tools you need to take control of your vendor management program and strengthen your institution’s overall risk posture.
This hands-on, self-paced program goes beyond theory to deliver real-world, actionable guidance. You’ll learn how to assess vendor risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a dynamic vendor management program you can immediately take back and implement at your institution.
Why This Certification Matters
Third-party relationships are essential—but they also introduce significant risk. CBVM equips you to:
- Confidently manage vendor risk from selection through ongoing oversight
- Navigate regulatory expectations and examiner scrutiny with ease
- Strengthen your institution’s security, compliance, and operational resilience
- Build efficient processes that save time and reduce stress
By mastering vendor risk management, performance monitoring, and contract oversight, you’ll help ensure your institution maintains high standards of service and reliability while minimizing exposure to third-party risk.
What You’ll Learn
Through expert-led instruction and interactive exercises, you’ll gain practical experience in:
- Conducting vendor risk assessments and classifications
- Evaluating and selecting vendors with confidence
- Structuring contracts that protect your institution
- Managing vendors throughout the lifecycle—from onboarding to ongoing monitoring
- Preparing for audits and regulatory exams
- Designing a comprehensive, scalable vendor management program
The course blends regulatory frameworks with real-world application, so you’re not just learning concepts—you’re building a program you can actually use. [sbscyber.com]
Who Should Attend
CBVM is ideal for professionals responsible for vendor oversight and risk management, including:
- Information Security Officers (ISO)
- Compliance and Risk Professionals
- IT Managers and Security Officers
- Auditors and Operations Leaders
This course is self-paced with 10 weeks allowed to complete. Final exam is required to earn the certification.
By purchasing this certification, you are hereby agreeing to the policies and procedures of the SBS Institute. Click HERE to read and review.
CPE Credits
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SBS | 4.00 |
Learning Objectives
- Become a trusted expert in vendor management in the eyes of your auditor or examiner.
- Alleviate some of the stress of vendor management by designing an effective, time-saving process.
- Develop a clear understanding of vendor breaches, laws, and regulations.
- Implement a vendor selection and review process with confidence.
- Comply with FFIEC external dependency management guidelines.
Content
| Introduction | Module | ||
| Module 1: Cybersecurity Frameworks, Standards, Laws, & Regulations | Module | ||
| Module 2: Information Security Program and Risk Assessment | Module | ||
| Module 3: Vendor Risk Assessment and Classification | Module | ||
| Module 4: Cybersecurity Frameworks, Standards, Laws, & Regulations | Module | ||
| Module 5: Ongoing Vendor Management | Module | ||
| Module 6: Creating a Dynamic Vendor Management Program | Module | ||
| Module 7: Vendor Management in IT Audits and Exams | Module | ||
| CBVM Final Exam | Module |
- Rebecca Hopkin, MI
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