Webinar

Written Information Security Plans

---

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Written Information Security Plans (WISP), focusing on their purpose, requirements, and implentation. All PTIN holders must certify they have a WISP prior to renewal, along with certifying the training of employees, staff and contractors as necessary. Participants will explore the history and legal foundation of WISP under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and how compliances is enforsed through IRS Circular 230, AICPA Statments of Standards, The American Bar Associations and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Major subjects

• Introduction to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its impact on data security.
• Circular 230 compliance and due diligence for practitioners.
• AICPA Statements of Standards relevant to WISP requirements.
• Key components of a Written Information Security Plan.
• Training requirements for employees, staff, and contractors.
• Practical guidance for drafting and implementing a WISP.
• FTC enforcement of data security standards for PTIN holders.
• Best practices for maintaining and updating WISP compliance.

Learning objectives

• Recall the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its requirements for data security.
• Analyze compliance requirements under Circular 230 related to WISP and data security.
• Identify AICPA Statements of Standards applicable to WISP.
• Recall the essential components of a WISP and how to draft one.
• Recognize the role of employee and contractor training in maintaining data security compliance.
• Assess how FTC regulations impact WISP implementation and enforcement.
• Evaluate due diligence practices for ensuring WISP compliance.
• Develop strategies for monitoring and updating a WISP to meet evolving standards.

Who should take this program?

• CPAs, EAs, Tax Practitioners, Financial Planners, Investment Advisors and other professionals subject to PTIN requirements or responsible for data security compliance.

Pricing

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $55.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.

---

Related programs

July 13, 2026 | Controls to Secure the Growing Digital Footprint | Webinar

July 15, 2026 | K2's Securing Your Data: Practical Tools for Protecting Information | Webinar

July 16, 2026 | Surgent's Anatomy of a Ransomware Event and Incident Response | Webinar

July 16, 2026 | Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Firm's Data and Reputation | Webinar

July 17, 2026 | Surgent's Defending Firms: Email Fraud, Cloud Risks, Cyber Insurance and Remote Work Security | Webinar

---

Related products

Controls to Secure a Growing Digital Footprint | Self-Study (On-Demand)

Surgent's Anatomy of a Ransomware Event and Incident Response | Self-Study (On-Demand)

Surgent's Cybersecurity Risk Management for Financial Professionals: Policies, Controls and Emerging Threats | Self-Study (On-Demand)

Surgent's Data at 30,000 Feet: Traveling Smart With Client and Personal Information | Self-Study (On-Demand)

Surgent's Data Security: Best Practices to Protect Your Business and Yourself | Self-Study (On-Demand)

---