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.

Instructor: Cory Ng

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