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Cybersecurity 101 for CPAs

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Online/Webcast

2.00 Credits

Member Price $89.00

Non-Member Price $114.00

Overview

This course provides an overview of cybersecurity from the CPA perspective. We will discuss the components of an IT environment that need to be considered in audits - e.g. network, operating systems, database, and application layers. Additionally, we will discuss an overview of cybersecurity frameworks under the influence of the AICPA and/or ISACA - e.g. SOC2, COBIT, COSO, SOX IT controls, etc. and key cybersecurity controls. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

  • Speaker - Petrina Youhan, CPA, CISSP/Dr. Kenneth W. Cooper, DCS,
  • Highlights

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

    • The typical IT architecture and technology components that reside in an IT environment
    • Specific cybersecurity controls that are applied at each layer within an IT environment
    • An overview of common cybersecurity frameworks used within the industry to establish and assess cybersecurity controls

    Prerequisites

    None

    Designed For

    Anyone who is interested in understanding IT infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks and controls.

    Objectives

    After attending this presentation you will be able to…

    • Have a general understanding of the components that reside in typical IT infrastructure
    • Have a general understanding of the cybersecurity controls that are applied to specific components within IT infrastructure
    • Understand common cybersecurity frameworks that are used within the industry to establish baselines for cybersecurity controls, and validate effectiveness

    Preparation

    None

    Non-Member Price $114.00

    Member Price $89.00