Surgent's Cybersecurity Risk Management for Financial Professionals: Policies, Controls, and Emerging Threats

Overview

This course focuses on implementing cybersecurity policies, controls, and risk management strategies tailored to financial environments. It emphasizes practical applications to mitigate threats and highlights global compliance standards, particularly their relevance and applicability to U.S. organizations.

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

Core components of a cybersecurity risk management program
Overview of key policies, controls, and procedures for financial organizations
Applicability of global compliance standards, like the EU AI Act and GDPR, in the U.1`S. financial landscape
Case studies: financial implications of breaches and mitigation strategies
Best practices for integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Experienced CPAs, CITP designation holders and aspirants, accountants, and anyone who wants to better understand current cybersecurity and data privacy threats for individuals and businesses. Anyone who is responsible for designing or implementing data se

Objectives

Identify essential components of a cybersecurity risk management program, including policies and controls
Evaluate cybersecurity risks and develop risk mitigation strategies tailored for financial professionals
Understand global compliance standards, such as the EU AI Act and GDPR, and their implications for U.S.-based organizations.
Analyze financial impacts from cybersecurity breaches using real-world case studies
Apply cybersecurity policies and controls that align with U.S. regulatory frameworks while addressing global compliance trends