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Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Firm's Data and Reputation

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2.00 Credits

Member Price $89

Non-Member Price $109

Overview

Cybersecurity protection of digital data continues to be a top priority for CPAs. The cyber threats continue to increase and are becoming more sophisticated with the advent of AI technology. The first step is to understand what the primary threats are, the potential damage they can inflict, and, most importantly, how to mitigate the risks. This course will prepare you have informed conversations with your IT service providers to ensure you are employing best practices in cybersecurity protection.

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

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Assessment of the current cybersecurity threat level and vulnerabilities
  • Developing your WISP (Written Information Security Program) 
  • Deploying a password management app (PMA) to fortify the security of your login credentials
  • Implementing an incident response plan to minimize the damage from a cybersecurity attack
  • Understanding the role of cybersecurity insurance

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Anyone who has responsibility for protecting digital assets and information and wants to understand the cyberthreats and how to protect against them

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Distinguish the various cybersecurity and data privacy threats
  • Recognize practical steps you and your organization can take to protect against the threats

Preparation

None

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

John Higgins, Owner, Higgins Advisory, LLC

John H. Higgins, CPA.CITP is the founder and CEO of Higgins Advisory, LLC, established with the mission of helping CPAs, CFOs and other financial professionals to successfully guide their firms and business organizations through a successful digital transformation that leverages the power of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, data analytics, workflow automation and more.

John is a seasoned entrepreneur with experience as the founder of two separate accounting technology advisory firms that were acquired by larger organizations. In addition, he has experience with a local CPA firm and as a technology advisory practice leader partner in a national CPA firm.

John shares his expertise as a nationally recognized thought leader, strategic advisor, and speaker on accounting technology through coaching and speaking engagements. His primary contribution is his passion for helping the profession move forward through the understanding and adoption of emerging technologies.

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Non-Member Price $109

Member Price $89