DataVisor, a provider of AI-powered fraud and AML solutions, has launched DEFEND Training, a self-paced program designed to enhance the skills of professionals in combating financial crime. The launch, coinciding with International Fraud Awareness Week, included a partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, allowing their members to earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits through the program. DataVisor is also providing 100 complimentary seats to professionals as part of the initial rollout.
The program addresses a market need for current and structured learning options amidst daily advancements in fraud and AML threats. DEFEND Training delivers practical, expert-led content developed by DataVisor’s internal specialists, leveraging the company’s expertise in AI for fraud and risk prevention to integrate technological advancements with professional knowledge.
Reshpal Dosanjh, Chapter President of the ACFE San Francisco Bay Area, noted the partnership’s role in offering Certified Fraud Examiners an opportunity to develop their professional competence, aligning with the shared objective of reducing global fraud.
DEFEND Training offers on-demand courses to equip fraud, risk, and AML professionals with current knowledge and skills necessary to counter evolving threats. It also fosters a community for professionals to collaborate and share insights. Participants receive verifiable digital certificates upon completion, suitable for professional profiles.
Yinglian Xie, Co-founder and CEO of DataVisor, stated that DEFEND was established to cultivate a learning and networking community for fraud, risk, and AML professionals. She emphasized that the partnership supports the joint mission of empowering future financial crime fighters.
Course content covers various aspects of financial crime defense, including foundational strategy, applied AI, an Industry Overview of current threats, a Fraud Strategy Series for future-ready defenses, Fraud Use Cases encompassing card, ACH, check, and promo abuse, and Machine Learning 101. During its beta phase, the program was recognized for helping fraud and risk teams establish frameworks for threat identification and response, with organizations reporting benefits such as quicker onboarding, improved analytical capabilities, and enhanced cross-team collaboration.
Shelley Van Zomeren, VP, Consumer Bank Fraud Strategy Analyst at Synchrony, commented on the program’s quality, describing the content as an excellent foundational course, particularly beneficial for operations teams lacking prior fraud experience.
DataVisor is now accepting enrollments, offering 100 seats globally to fraud, risk, and AML professionals. Registration will remain open until November 30, 2025, and interested individuals can sign up via datavisor.com/defend-training.
The ACFE, headquartered in Austin, Texas, supports over 95,000 members across more than 180 countries. Its membership includes professionals from various fields such as accounting, auditing, law, investigations, law enforcement, security, and management, all involved in fraud prevention, detection, or deterrence.
DataVisor provides an AI-powered platform for real-time fraud and risk management, serving Fortune 500 companies and global financial institutions. The company, recognized on the Forbes Fintech 50 list, focuses on proactive fraud prevention.
