Event Description

This course introduces key cybersecurity concepts tailored for financial professionals. It emphasizes the CPA’s role in cyber risk management, key terminology, and practical steps to foster a security mindset, integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting.

Designed For

Experienced CPAs, CITPs, accountants, & anyone who wants to better understand current cybersecurity & data privacy threats for individuals & businesses; anyone responsible for designing or implementing data security policies

Objectives

• Identify the critical importance of cybersecurity in financial environments
• Develop a security mindset and understand key terminology for collaboration with IT teams
• Recognize how cybersecurity integrates into financial reporting and compliance
• Analyze cybersecurity strategies implemented by financial professionals in real-world scenarios
• Understand the evolving threat landscape and its implications for finance professionals

Major Subjects

Financial professionals roles in cybersecurity risk management Foundational terminology and principles (e.g., risk management, threat actors) Real-world case studies of cybersecurity strategies in financial settings Integrating cybersecurity into financial reporting and compliance Understanding the dynamic cybersecurity threat environment

Instructions

None