Description

This course emphasizes the practical application of incident response frameworks through case studies of AI-related cyber incidents. It focuses on preparing financial professionals to effectively manage and learn from cybersecurity crises.

Target Audience

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

Course Objectives

• Evaluate the role of financial professionals in incident response planning and execution

• Analyze real-world cybersecurity incidents to identify lessons for organizational improvement

• Apply frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to practical scenarios

• Collaborate effectively with IT and legal teams during cybersecurity crises

• Develop strategies for integrating incident response lessons into proactive risk management

Subjects

• Frameworks for incident response (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework)

• Case studies of notable AI-powered cybersecurity incidents (e.g., ransomware, data breaches)

• Practical tips for financial professionals to manage crises

• Post-incident analysis and lessons learned

• Building organizational resilience through continuous improvement