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Surgent's Foundations of Cybersecurity for Financial Professionals

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Member Price: $149.00
Non-Member Price: $149.00

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Date/Time:
Jan 20, 2027, 3:00pm–5:00pm
Developer:
SURGENT MCCOY SELF-STUDY CPE, LLC
CPE Credits:
Computer Science: 2.00
Fields of Study:
Technology
Level:
Basic
This course introduces key cybersecurity concepts tailored for financial professionals. It emphasizes the CPA's role in cyber risk management, key terminology, and practical steps to foster a security mindset, integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting.

Objective

  • Identify the critical importance of cybersecurity in financial environments
  • Develop a security mindset and understand key terminology for collaboration with IT teams
  • Recognize how cybersecurity integrates into financial reporting and compliance
  • Analyze cybersecurity strategies implemented by financial professionals in real-world scenarios
  • Understand the evolving threat landscape and its implications for finance professionals

Highlights

  • Financial professionals’ roles in cybersecurity risk management
  • Foundational terminology and principles (e.g., risk management, threat actors)
  • Real-world case studies of cybersecurity strategies in financial settings
  • Integrating cybersecurity into financial reporting and compliance
  • Understanding the dynamic cybersecurity threat environment

Designed For

Experienced CPAs, CITPs, accountants, & anyone who wants to better understand current cybersecurity & data privacy threats for individuals & businesses; anyone responsible for designing or implementing data security policies

Prerequisite

None

Advanced Preparation

None
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