The Dark Web & Cybersecurity for Tax and Accounting Pros

Overview

This course provides a concise overview of the Dark Web, a part of the internet that isn’t indexed by search engines, and is often associated with anonymous transactions and nefarious activities. Discover the leading threats and risks that the Dark Web poses to accounting firms. Explore how practitioners can effectively mitigate the risk of data breaches, ransomware attacks, financial fraud and other risks connected to the Dark Web. You’ll walk away with a foundational understanding of leading cybersecurity strategies that can help you maintain client trust and protect your firm’s sensitive data in this complex and ever-changing threat landscape. 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 covered in this course include:

• Understanding the Dark Web
• Differences between the Deep Web and the Dark Web
• Potential threats from the Dark Web
• Case studies of Dark Web exploitation in accounting
• Strategies for mitigating Dark Web threats
• Implementing effective cybersecurity measures
• Role of accountants in addressing Dark Web threats

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

This course is designed for accounting and related financial professionals who handle sensitive financial information and want to learn how to protect themselves and their clients from the Dark Web and other online threats.

Objectives

• Analyze the Dark Web and its impact on businesses
• Evaluate the difference between the Deep Web and the Dark Web
• Identify the growing threats of the Dark Web to accountants and businesses
• Identify real-life examples of Dark Web exploitation
• Develop effective strategies for cybersecurity and Dark Web threat mitigation
• Explore the evolving role of accountants in managing Dark Web threats

Preparation

None