Protecting Financial Data: A Cybersecurity Overview
Course Overview:
This course offers key knowledge and skills to help protect sensitive financial data from cyber threats. It covers the basics of cybersecurity, highlighting common threats and their effects on both individuals and organizations. You will learn best practices and tools for securing data, such as strong password policies, multi-factor authentication, encryption, secure communication, firewalls, and VPNs.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify common cyber threats
- Recognize key cybersecurity terminology and concepts
- Identify best practices for safeguarding financial data
- Recognize the importance of encryption, secure communication, firewalls, and software updates
Course Number:
KC91
NASBA Field of Study:
Information Technology
Level:
Basic
Author/Instructor:
Kelen F. Camehl, CPA, MBA
Publication Date:
January 2025
CPE Credits:
1
Prerequisites:
None
Advanced Preparation:
None
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