Description

Cyber threats targeting accounting and finance professionals are growing more sophisticated, putting sensitive financial data at risk. This session explores the most pressing cybersecurity challenges accounting and finance professionals face today, including email fraud, phishing attacks, cloud security risks, and securing remote work environments. It also addresses the role of cyber insurance. Through real-world case studies and practical strategies, participants will learn how to recognize and mitigate cyber threats, evaluate cyber insurance policies, and implement security measures that protect their firms and clients. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory and industry standards.

Instructor: Mark McCreary, CIPP/US

Target Audience

Accounting and finance professionals who wish to be well-versed in the latest cybersecurity challenges and solutions

Course Objectives

Recognize and mitigate cyber threats, evaluate cyber insurance policies, and implement security measures that protect firms and clients

Subjects

Email fraud

Phishing attacks

Cloud security risks

Cyber insurance

Securing remote work environments