Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and key concepts

In this section you can find answers to common questions about:

  • the importance of cybersecurity for the financial system, for its operators and the general public, who are increasingly making use of online financial services;
  • the actions central banks and financial authorities are taking to ensure the cybersecurity of the financial system;
  • some cybersecurity key concepts from the Financial Stability Board Cyber Lexicon and basic guidelines to understand and defend yourself from cyber risk.

For further information, please visit the other pages in this section of the Bank's website and go to our financial education portal 'Economics for everyone'.