DEFEND Training: Course Catalog

DEFEND Training Program: Course Catalog

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Welcome to the DEFEND Training Program, offered to you through the exclusive partnership between the San Francisco Bay Area ACFE Chapter and DataVisor. This comprehensive training series is designed to equip you with the skills, strategies, and knowledge you need to thrive in today’s fast-paced fraud landscape. With a focus on fraud detection, risk management, machine learning, and fraud strategy, these courses will help you stay ahead in the fight against fraud.

Below is a detailed list of the training courses offered to you as part of this exclusive program

1. Industry Overview

Description: This foundational course provides an entry-level understanding of the fraud and risk landscape. Whether you're new to the field or looking to strengthen your base knowledge, this course covers the essential components of the industry.

Total Time for Industry Overview: 277 min 33 s

Topics:

  • Banks and Credit Unions (28:44)

  • Payment Systems (40:05)

  • B2C FinTech (24:18)

  • Types of Fraud (50:22)

  • Compliance and AML Introduction (44:29)

  • Fraud Detection End-to-End Process & Strategy (19:44)

  • AML/Compliance End-to-End Process & Strategy (33:55)

  • Key Industry Trends and Implications (35:56)

2. DataVisor Machine Learning 101 (1 CPE Credit)

Description: This introductory course is perfect for those new to machine learning. It lays the groundwork for understanding how machine learning (ML) can be applied to fraud detection. Participants will learn about supervised vs unsupervised ML, DataVisor’s unique ensemble approach, and real-world use cases.

Total Time for DataVisor Machine Learning 101: 51 min 17 s
CPE Credit: 1 CPE Credit

Topics:

  • Unsupervised Machine Learning vs Supervised Machine Learning (9:31)

  • Introduction to DataVisor UML (8:25)

  • UML Datasets and Label Use Cases (18:04)

  • Machine Learning in Real Life & Customer Stories (15:17)

3. Fraud Use Case Series

Description: This series provides an in-depth exploration of common fraud types, including card payment fraud, ACH fraud, check fraud, and abuse fraud. Learn how to detect and prevent these schemes across the transaction lifecycle, identify key signals, and implement effective controls.

Total Time for Fraud Use Case Series: Estimated 136 min 56 s

Topics:

  • Card Payment Fraud

    • Card Fraud Uncovered (21:05)

    • Card Fraud Solution (28:44)

  • ACH Fraud

    • ACH Fraud Uncovered (14:03)

    • ACH Fraud Solutions (12:55)

  • Check Fraud

    • Check Fraud Uncovered (6:46)

    • Check Fraud Solutions (10:29)

  • Abuse Fraud

    • Abuse Fraud Uncovered (22:10)

    • Abuse Fraud Solutions (20:44)

4. Fraud Strategy Series

Description: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to build and scale effective fraud programs. This series covers the organizational structure of fraud and cybersecurity teams, how to harness edge computing, and how to craft a scalable fraud strategy integrated with machine learning. Learn how to build centralized intelligence layers and monitor fraud risks continuously.

Total Time for Fraud Strategy Series: 143 min 43 s

Topics:

  • Organizational Structure of Fraud (Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention) (28:35)

  • Harnessing the Power of Edge Computing (7:41)

  • General Fraud Strategy Formulation (35:18)

  • General ML Module Design (22:50)

  • Building Centralized Intelligence (10:19)

  • Fraud Benchmarking (12:24)

  • Continuous Monitoring (13:27)

  • Introduction to Different AI-Driven Fraud Cases (13:09)

Ready to enhance your expertise and earn valuable CPE credits?

Become a member of the San Francisco Bay Area ACFE Chapter and unlock full access to the DEFEND Training platform, offered exclusively through our partnership with DataVisor. Whether you’re new to fraud detection or looking to expand your skillset, these courses are designed to meet your needs. Start your learning journey today!

Sincerely,
ACFE SF Bay Area Chapter Board

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