Webinar

Surgent's Foundations of Cybersecurity for Financial Professionals

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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.

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

Learning 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

Who should take this program?

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

Pricing

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $119.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.

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