Description

This course introduces key cybersecurity concepts tailored for financial professionals. It emphasizes the CPA’s role in cyber risk management, key terminology, and practical steps to foster a security mindset, integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting.

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

Identify the critical importance of cybersecurity in financial environments

Develop a security mindset and understand key terminology for collaboration with IT teams

Recognize how cybersecurity integrates into financial reporting and compliance

Analyze cybersecurity strategies implemented by financial professionals in real-world scenarios

Understand the evolving threat landscape and its implications for finance professionals

Subjects

Financial professionals’ roles in cybersecurity risk management

Foundational terminology and principles (e.g., risk management, threat actors)

Real-world case studies of cybersecurity strategies in financial settings

Integrating cybersecurity into financial reporting and compliance

Understanding the dynamic cybersecurity threat environment