Surgent's Information Security and Privacy

Overview

In today’s interconnected world, safeguarding information systems is crucial. This course offers a deep dive into information security and privacy principles with a focus on modern cybersecurity threats tied to cloud environments, Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile technologies. The course will also cover data protection during application development. Taking this course will equip accounting professionals with the knowledge to lead in cybersecurity strategy.

Delivery Method: Individual webcast
CPE Credit: Information technology
Program Level: Basic

This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent McCoy.

Highlights

Covered entities and permitted uses and disclosures
NIST framework
Threat agents and attacks
Cybersecurity risks
Threat modeling and threat landscape
Vulnerability management
Layered security and defense-in-depth
Protection of confidential data

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Experienced CPAs, CITP designation holders and aspirants, and accountants seeking a greater understanding of information systems and controls

Objectives

Examine cybersecurity principles in the context of HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS, and understand how they regulate the protection of sensitive data
Summarize the NIST cybersecurity framework (CSF) and privacy framework
Classify different types of threat agents and attacks
Identify cybersecurity risks related to cloud environments, IoT, and mobile technologies
Explain threat modeling and threat landscape
Recall the definition and purpose of vulnerability management
Explain the concepts of layered security and defense-in-depth
Identify methods for the protection of confidential data during application development