A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering APRA CPS 234 for Financial Services Technology Leads
A structured path to aligning platform governance with regulated risk expectations
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Who this is for
Senior technology specialist in a regulated financial institution, responsible for platform governance, control alignment, and technical decision influence across risk and architecture domains.
Who this is not for
Junior engineers, general compliance staff, or non-technical risk officers who don’t participate in platform design or vendor evaluation decisions.
What you walk away with
- Articulate platform risk posture in language that satisfies both technical and governance stakeholders
- Map control requirements to platform decisions with confidence during audits or reviews
- Lead vendor evaluation tracks with authority on risk and architecture criteria
- Structure internal narratives that anticipate regulatory expectations in platform modernization
- Accelerate consensus on architecture changes by aligning control objectives with technical outcomes
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding APRA CPS 234 in Platform Context
Ground your platform decisions in the regulatory intent behind APRA CPS 234, focusing on how resilience, accountability, and oversight shape technical governance in financial services environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Origins and objectives of APRA CPS 234 in regulated tech environments
- How platform governance differs under CPS 234 versus general compliance
- Key definitions: information security, material incidents, risk appetite
- Mapping CPS 234 scope to technology platforms and services
- Role of the CISO and platform leads in CPS 234 compliance
- Expectations for third-party risk under CPS 234
- Linking platform resilience to CPS 234's availability requirements
- How CPS 234 interacts with internal audit and assurance cycles
- Control maturity expectations for platform teams
- Common misconceptions about CPS 234 and technology scope
- Case study: Platform incident reporting under CPS 234
- Practical checklist: Initial gap assessment for platform leads
Module 2. Control Mapping for Platform Architecture
Learn how to translate CPS 234 requirements into technical control placements across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying platform components under CPS 234 scope
- Mapping control ownership across platform teams
- Designing control integration into CI/CD pipelines
- Embedding logging and monitoring requirements in platform layers
- Applying segregation of duties in platform access design
- Control placement for infrastructure as code workflows
- Documenting control evidence for platform subsystems
- Using architecture decision records to satisfy CPS 234 traceability
- Integrating change management with control validation
- Handling third-party platform dependencies
- Control testing frequency for platform environments
- Template: Platform control mapping workbook
Module 3. Risk Appetite and Platform Thresholds
Define and operationalize risk appetite statements specific to platform performance, security, and availability.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating enterprise risk appetite to platform metrics
- Setting thresholds for platform availability and uptime
- Measuring incident severity in platform terms
- Defining materiality for platform outages and breaches
- Establishing automated alerting for threshold breaches
- Documenting platform risk decisions for audit
- Aligning engineering teams with risk tolerance
- Reviewing risk appetite in incident post-mortems
- Updating thresholds based on platform evolution
- Communicating risk posture to non-technical leaders
- Case study: Threshold design in payment platform
- Template: Risk appetite statement for platform leads
Module 4. Vendor Governance and Third-Party Risk
Implement a structured approach to evaluating and monitoring third-party platform vendors under CPS 234.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying CPS 234-relevant third-party relationships
- Assessing vendor risk classification levels
- Defining minimum security requirements for platform vendors
- Reviewing vendor SOC 2 and ISO 27001 reports effectively
- Conducting due diligence for cloud infrastructure providers
- Managing software supply chain risk in platform components
- Monitoring ongoing compliance of third-party vendors
- Handling incident response coordination with vendors
- Documenting vendor oversight activities for audit
- Establishing contractual controls for platform vendors
- Case study: Vendor review process at a regulated bank
- Template: Vendor risk assessment checklist
Module 5. Incident Response and Reporting Obligations
Build platform-level incident workflows that meet CPS 234 notification and remediation requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining reportable incidents under CPS 234
- Classifying platform incidents by severity and impact
- Establishing internal escalation paths for incidents
- Documenting incident timelines and root causes
- Meeting 72-hour reporting expectations
- Coordinating with legal and compliance teams on notifications
- Preparing technical artefacts for regulator submission
- Conducting post-incident reviews with governance teams
- Updating platform design based on incident learnings
- Testing incident response with platform teams
- Case study: Cloud configuration incident response
- Template: Incident documentation pack
Module 6. Evidence Management for Audits
Structure platform documentation and artefacts to pass internal and external reviews efficiently.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying required evidence under CPS 234
- Organizing platform documentation for audit readiness
- Maintaining version control for security policies
- Capturing access logs and configuration records
- Demonstrating control effectiveness over time
- Using automation to collect audit evidence
- Preparing platform teams for auditor interviews
- Responding to audit findings on platform controls
- Maintaining evidence across cloud environments
- Integrating evidence workflows into sprint cycles
- Case study: Preparing for CPS 234 validation review
- Template: Audit evidence tracking dashboard
Module 7. Cross-Functional Alignment Techniques
Lead alignment between technology, risk, compliance, and business units on platform governance decisions.
12 chapters in this module
- Communicating technical risk to non-technical stakeholders
- Translating CPS 234 requirements into business terms
- Facilitating joint control design sessions
- Building trust with compliance and audit teams
- Negotiating control scope with business units
- Resolving conflicts between speed and compliance
- Using decision logs to maintain alignment
- Running platform governance working groups
- Creating shared dashboards for control visibility
- Measuring alignment effectiveness over time
- Case study: Aligning cloud migration with CPS 234
- Template: Cross-functional alignment meeting pack
Module 8. Platform Resilience and Availability Design
Design platform architectures that meet CPS 234 availability and recovery expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining availability targets for critical systems
- Designing for fault tolerance in cloud environments
- Implementing automated failover and recovery
- Testing disaster recovery with platform tools
- Measuring uptime and tracking SLA compliance
- Documenting recovery time objectives
- Maintaining backup integrity for audit
- Managing dependencies across microservices
- Using observability to prevent outages
- Planning for capacity and load scenarios
- Case study: High-availability design in core banking
- Template: Resilience design review checklist
Module 9. Security Control Implementation
Deploy and maintain technical security controls in line with CPS 234 expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Implementing multi-factor authentication for platform access
- Configuring role-based access controls
- Encrypting data at rest and in transit
- Managing secrets and credentials securely
- Conducting vulnerability scanning and patching
- Hardening container and Kubernetes environments
- Monitoring for suspicious activity and anomalies
- Implementing secure API gateways
- Applying zero trust principles to platform design
- Using automated compliance tools for control checks
- Case study: Securing a cloud-native application platform
- Template: Security control configuration guide
Module 10. Change and Configuration Management
Establish robust processes for managing platform changes without violating CPS 234 controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining change control boundaries for platform teams
- Classifying changes by risk and impact
- Implementing peer review for infrastructure changes
- Automating change approval workflows
- Maintaining configuration baselines
- Auditing change logs for compliance
- Handling emergency changes under CPS 234
- Integrating change management with incident response
- Documenting rollback procedures
- Training teams on change compliance
- Case study: Managing platform updates during audit period
- Template: Change control process documentation
Module 11. Training and Awareness for Platform Teams
Scale CPS 234 understanding across engineering and operations teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying training needs for platform engineers
- Developing role-specific compliance content
- Delivering engaging and practical training sessions
- Using real incidents as learning material
- Measuring training effectiveness
- Reinforcing security culture in platform teams
- Onboarding new team members to CPS 234 expectations
- Creating quick-reference materials for daily use
- Tracking completion and understanding
- Integrating training into performance reviews
- Case study: Reducing control gaps through training
- Template: Platform team compliance playbook
Module 12. Continuous Improvement and Maturity
Evolve platform governance from baseline compliance to strategic advantage.
12 chapters in this module
- Measuring control maturity over time
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Using feedback to refine platform governance
- Automating compliance validation
- Reducing audit preparation time
- Demonstrating ROI of governance investments
- Integrating lessons from audits and reviews
- Planning for future CPS revisions
- Sharing best practices across teams
- Building a reputation as a governance leader
- Case study: Maturing platform controls over three years
- Template: Governance maturity assessment tool
How this maps to your situation
- Platform governance under regulated frameworks
- Vendor risk in financial services technology
- Incident response and reporting obligations
- Cross-functional alignment in technical decision-making
Before vs. after
Before
Platform decisions are made in isolation from risk governance, leading to rework and compliance friction.
After
Platform leads proactively shape governance inputs, reducing friction and increasing influence in technical and business discussions.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 90 minutes per week over three months, with self-paced access to all materials.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses specifically on the intersection of platform engineering and APRA CPS 234, with real-world examples from financial services environments.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant if I’m not based in Australia?
Yes. While based on APRA CPS 234, the course focuses on principles of platform governance and risk alignment that are transferable to other regulated financial environments globally.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. A certificate of completion is issued after finishing all modules and passing the final knowledge check.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week over three months, with self-paced access to all materials..
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