Guide to Cyber Security Planning


CPE Credit: 2 hours

Course Overview:

This course provides a concise overview and non-technical explanation of leading cybersecurity best practices for accountants. While perfect security is not possible in a world where threat actors are always finding new and creative ways to exploit users and technology, the presentation discusses how to instantly improve your security posture even with limited resources and time. You’ll walk away with a fundamental understanding of online protection basics and how to develop a custom cybersecurity for your operations

Topics Covered:

● Cyber security fundamentals

● What are data breaches?

● Impact of COVID on cybersecurity

● Why cybersecurity is critical for accountants

● What’s behind lagging security?

● Rethinking cybersecurity as a business priority

● What does a baseline cybersecurity plan look like

● Leading cybersecurity software and services

● Starter cybersecurity gameplan

Learning Objectives:

● Identify at least 10 core technology elements that need to be coordinated to protect their information systems.

● Give examples of at least 10 online breaches that have involved accounting operations and tax administrations around the world.

● Point out at least 4 examples of online protection templates and checklists that can be used to increase cyber resilience.

● Explain at least 6 categories of digital protection software and how they are designed to secure all types of data.

● List at least 10 online resources and communities that provide cybersecurity guidance and assistance.

Who Will Benefit/Target Audience:

Practitioners who want to launch, optimize and manage a cybersecurity plan for their operations and improve their online threat awareness and resilience.