August 7, 2026


Webinar


2 CPE Credits

Webinar (CA): K2's Ripped from the Headlines: Lessons from Notable Tech Crimes 26-27 🗓

August 7, 2026
Webinar
2 CPE Credits

Webinar (CA): K2's Ripped from the Headlines: Lessons from Notable Tech Crimes 26-27 🗓

  • Instructor

    Thomas
    Stephens

Learning Objectives

• Identify at least three major security incidents reported in the headlines in the last year, and explain at least one major internal control design or operation flaw that allowed the hack to occur
• Select the correct definitions for common security terms such as attack surface, vulnerability, exploit, social engineering, phishing, malware, heuristics, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Identify at least three best practices learned by reviewing the control failures cited in the case studies

Major Topics

• Common security weaknesses that occur with hardware and software at home and in the office
• Malware, ransomware, data breach, and incident response tips
• Internal control failures that result in the theft of assets or unauthorized manipulation of data

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE Credits
2
Information Technology

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Intermediate

Professional Area of Focus

  • Fraud/Forensic Accounting
  • Information Technology

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of common business technologies and related risks

Advanced Preparation

This webinar is produced by CalCPA. You will receive your login link/instructions and Certificate of Attendance directly from this third-party vendor. It is important that you review your COCPA confirmation for details on receiving your login instructions and COA from said vendor.

Provider

California CPA Education Foundation

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