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

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Member Price: $129.00 Non-Member Price: $129.00

Date/Time:: Apr 14, 2027, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Developer:: SURGENT MCCOY SELF-STUDY CPE, LLC
CPE Credits:: Computer Science: 2.00
Fields of Study:: Technology
Level:: Basic

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.

Objective

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

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

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