On-Demand

12 CPE Credits

Cybersecurity Practical Applications Certificate Program (On-Demand) 2024

On-Demand
12 CPE Credits
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    Instructor

    Garrett
    Wagner

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    Garrett Wagner, CPA/CITP

    Bio

    Garrett is an industry thought leader on a mission, to fuel the entrepreneurial spirit and passion within the industry. With his ability to break free from the traditional CPA box, Garrett has embraced the entrepreneurial mindset and is on a mission to help others embrace the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Garrett focuses on monitoring the evolving technologies and best practices in the industry to achieve the highest degree of success without being afraid to break free from traditional methods. Garrett’s background includes working inside successful CPA firms, speaking at conferences and events, and consulting for CPA firms across the country helping them to ignite lasting change by understanding the unique needs of each firm organization. Garrett believes that the public accounting landscape is undergoing a tremendous change and that by focusing on developing the next generation of leaders through education and leveraging technology any sized firm can be successful.

Become the go-to cybersecurity person within your organization and with your clients.

In your role as an accounting professional, you will likely be involved in assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risk, and determining what will be done in the event of a cybersecurity breach.

Through this engaging certificate program, you will learn

  • Common cybersecurity risks and how to minimize those risks;
  • Good cyber hygiene at the organizational and personal level;
  • Available cybersecurity related services;
  • Business events that trigger cybersecurity considerations;
  • Proactive responses in the event of a cyberattack;
  • Considerations for assessing the effectiveness of a cybersecurity risk management program;
  • Cybersecurity best practices in today's business environment.

Empower yourself to implement a sound cybersecurity risk management program that will help your organization avoid cyberattacks and recover quickly when they do occur. 

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Learning Objectives

  • Determine how to prevent and respond to common cyber threats.
  • Identify tools and processes for good cyber hygiene.
  • Identify the key elements of a cybersecurity risk management program (CRMP).
  • Select the appropriate services needed by your organization or client to prevent and respond to common cyber threats.
  • Identify cybersecurity best practices.

Major Topics

  • The accounting and finance professional’s role in cybersecurity
  • The accounting and finance professional's role in cybersecurity
  • Preventative measures and effective responses for common cyberattacks
  • Tools and processes for good cyber hygiene
  • Cybersecurity services available to or offered by you
  • Key elements of a cybersecurity risk management program

CPE Credits Available

12 CPE Credits
12
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Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Intermediate

Professional Area of Focus

  • Technology
  • Tax
  • Estate Planning
  • Business and Industry

Prerequisites

Knowledge of cybersecurity terminology and concepts

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Accounting and finance professionals who actively participate in their organization’s risk management, budgeting, or strategy-setting activities.

Provider

AICPA - Durham

This can not be purchased at this time.