K2's Ripped From The Headlines - Lessons From Interesting Tech Crimes
Overview
Hacks, attacks, ransomware, malware – where does it end? Unfortunately, tech crimes continue to plague businesses of all sizes. Participate in this session to learn how you can reduce the risk of becoming yet another victim.
Delivery Method: Individual webcast
CPE Credit: Information technology
Program Level: Intermediate
Highlights
- Common security weaknesses that occur with hardware and software at home and in the office
- Malware, ransomware, data breach, and incident response tips
- Internal control failures which result in the theft of assets or unauthorized manipulation of data
Prerequisites
Fundamental understanding of business-related technology
Designed For
Managers, owners, and accounting professionals who want to learn from computer crime incidents best practices that can be used to enhance their organization’s security posture
Objectives
- List at least three major security incidents reported in the headlines in the last year, and explain at least one internal control design or operation flaw that allowed the hack to occur
- Select the correct definitions for security terms such as attack surface, vulnerability, exploit, social engineering, phishing, malware, heuristics, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- List at least three best practices learned by reviewing the control failures cited in the case studies
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Brian Tankersley, K2 Enterprises
Brian Tankersley, CPA.CITP, is a consultant who advises U.S. firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com). He has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. Brian has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005.
Non-Member Price $109.00
Member Price $79.00