Fraud Risk Management and Forensic Safeguards
Programme Overview
The occurrence of fraud has reached a colossal scale, making its identification, detection, and prevention more critical than ever. Fraud is a pervasive threat in today’s financial and operational landscape, encompassing both traditional financial fraud and advanced cyber fraud.
The five-day Management Development Programme on Fraud Risk Management and Forensic Safeguards: Mitigating Modern Threats in Financial Operations is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and skills required to effectively manage and mitigate fraud risks.
Jointly organized by the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) and the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), the programme blends theory, practical exposure, and actionable insights. It provides a holistic understanding of fraud risk management across financial and cyber domains, balancing traditional prevention approaches with modern digital forensics and cybersecurity practices.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of the fraud risk management lifecycle including identification, assessment, mitigation, investigation, and recovery
- Interactive lab sessions with hands-on exposure to advanced fraud detection and forensic tools
- Use of OSINT frameworks, cybersecurity tools, and fraud analytics platforms
- Real-world case studies covering insider fraud, cyber heists, and operational failures
- Insights into legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to fraud and cybercrime
- Simulation-based group project for practical fraud risk management application
Impact
- Ability to recognize and address emerging fraud risks
- Implementation of comprehensive fraud risk management frameworks
- Effective use of digital forensic tools for fraud detection and investigation
- Understanding of legal and regulatory implications of fraud cases
- Development of actionable fraud response and reporting plans
Programme Content
- Overview of Fraud Risk Management in Financial Operations
- Risk Assessment and Fraud Detection Techniques
- Building a Fraud Risk Management Framework
- Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation
- Investigative Procedures and Evidence Collection
- Legal and Ethical Considerations in Forensic Investigations
- Cyber Fraud and Modern Threats in Financial Operations
- Use of AI and Machine Learning in Fraud Prevention
- Anti-Fraud Technologies and Tools
- Developing a Fraud-Resistant Organizational Culture
- Future Trends in Fraud Risk Management
Participant Profile
The programme is intended for officials from central and state governments, executives from financial institutions, compliance officers, risk managers, audit professionals, and other stakeholders involved in fraud risk management. Organisational sponsorship is essential.
Venue
The programme is fully residential. Participants will be accommodated in air-conditioned single-occupancy rooms. The campus is comprehensively Wi-Fi enabled. Accommodation for family members is not provided.
Duration
5 Days – February 17 to 21, 2025. Participants are expected to arrive a day prior to the commencement of the programme and may leave after its conclusion.
Programme Fee
Residential Fee: Rs. 69,500/- plus GST (18%) per participant.
Non-Residential Fee: Rs. 59,500/- plus GST (18%) per participant.
A discount of 10% is applicable for three or more participants from the same organisation, subject to payment before February 14, 2025.
Medical Insurance
Participants must carry valid medical insurance. The sponsoring agency is required to endorse medical coverage in case of hospitalization.
Important Dates
Last Date for Nomination: February 03, 2025
Last Date for Withdrawal: February 10, 2025
ASCI Alumni Association
All participants automatically become members of the ASCI Alumni Association.
Certificate of Participation
A Certificate of Participation will be issued upon successful completion of the programme.