Advanced Cybersecurity - Beyond the Basics

Overview

A deeper dive into Cybersecurity topics specific to CPAs and Fintech Organizations, expanding on the fundamentals from Cybersecurity 101

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Understanding Cyber Threats and Risks in Finance
• Cybersecurity Frameworks and Best Practices for Financial Professionals
• Financial Data Security and Encryption Techniques
• Cybersecurity Auditing and Forensic Investigations
• Emerging Technologies and Trends in Financial Cybersecurity
• Leadership and Governance in Cybersecurity for Financial Executives

Prerequisites

Cybersecurity 101 or Cybersecurity for CPAs

Designed For

CFOs, CPAs, IT Auditors, Finance Directors, Managers, and Individual Contributors

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Recognize the cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities most relevant to finance and compliance roles.
• Interpret key terms, technologies, and strategies, including zero trust, ransomware, and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).
• Identify how emerging threats like deepfakes and supply chain vulnerabilities impact financial operations.
• Integrate cybersecurity strategies with compliance requirements such as SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR, and CCPA.
• Apply risk management principles to quantify cybersecurity risks and determine ROI on security investments.
• Ensure readiness for audits by aligning cybersecurity practices with compliance objectives.
• Outline the essential components of an effective incident response plan tailored to finance and compliance teams.

Preparation

None

Notice

This course is provided by a third-party vendor. Please note that login instructions will not be available in the ‘My Upcoming CPE’ section of the NESCPA website. Instead, the login instructions will be sent directly to you via email by CPA Crossings (messenger@webex.com). Upon completing the course, your hours will be recorded in the ‘My CPE Tracker’ section of the NESCPA website.