Securing the Digital Bank: Designing Resilient Cybersecurity and Monitoring Architectures in Emerging Market Banking Systems
Abstract
The rapid digitalization of banking services has significantly transformed financial transactions, offering enhanced convenience and efficiency for consumers. However, the increasing reliance on digital banking has also exposed financial institutions and users to a wide range of cybersecurity threats, including phishing, malware, ransomware, data breaches, and unauthorized access. This study therefore explores the architecture and operational strategies necessary to secure digital banking environments in emerging economies, with a special focus on proactive cybersecurity tools, infrastructure monitoring, and system continuity. Drawing from Mr. Wale Williams’ implementation of Site24x7 alerts and Manage Engine Application Manager at Union Bank of Nigeria, the research considered a practical framework for real-time monitoring and incident prevention. It also analyzed risk mitigation in core banking systems and highlight how these strategies can be adapted for financial institutions in similarly vulnerable regions globally. It concluded by calling on the US stakeholders to collaborate and invest in education and training programs that will development capacity in big data analytics and fraud detection.
Keywords
Banks; Digital Banking; Cybersecurity; Economy; Emerging Markets
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