Current Tech Crimes – Ripped from the Headlines
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 4.8
- Category:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Industry
- Faculty:
- Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hour
- License:
- Access for 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Security is a top concern for CPAs every year. Yet many hacks result from organizations not implementing effective internal controls over information technology. In this session, you will learn about critical IT-related controls using a case study approach with stories which are all new for 2020. More specifically, you will learn from real-world examples of breaches and security failures. Accordingly, you will understand better how to protect your company and its data. Attend this fast-paced session and learn more about IT-related controls you can use to prevent computer crimes such as identity and information theft, tax refund fraud, and more.
Basic Course Information
Learning ObjectivesUpon completing this session, you should be able to:
- List at least three major security incidents reported in the headlines in the last two years, and explain at least one major control design or operation flaws which allowed the hack to occur
- Define the three factors used to authenticate someone to a system and explain why two-factor authentication is preferable to one-factor authentication
- Explain why home-grade computer hardware and applications are inherently less secure than business and enterprise grade hardware and applications
- List at least three best practices learned as a result of reviewing the incidents cited in the case studies
Major Subjects
- Data breach and computer security tips
- Security awareness training
- Learn more about current events and improve your security knowledge at the same time
Course Materials
| Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (0.47 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Current Tech Crimes – Ripped from the Headlines Handout (3.1 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA Related seminars and products: 9
Director, Strategic Relationships
K2 Enterprises, LLC
Brian Tankersley (@bftcpa, CPATechBlog.com) advises firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He teaches courses in the US and Canada through K2 Enterprises, and has served as a guest speaker for professional accounting organizations in 46 US states and three provinces in Canada. Tankersley is a Certified Public Accountant (Tennessee), a Certified Information Technology Professional, a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Brian makes his home in Farragut, Tennessee.
Dates
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Wed, Jan 27, 2021 - 04:00pm to 05:49pm EST
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Tue, Feb 09, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:49am EST
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Sat, Feb 27, 2021 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm EST
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Mon, Mar 01, 2021 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm EST
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Wed, Mar 17, 2021 - 04:00pm to 05:49pm EDT
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Sat, Apr 10, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:49am EDT
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Mon, Apr 26, 2021 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm EDT
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Tue, May 04, 2021 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm EDT
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Thu, May 27, 2021 - 04:00pm to 05:49pm EDT
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Wed, Jun 02, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:49am EDT
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Sat, Jun 19, 2021 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm EDT
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Fri, Jul 02, 2021 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm EDT
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Tue, Jul 20, 2021 - 04:00pm to 05:49pm EDT
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Mon, Aug 02, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:49am EDT
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Wed, Aug 25, 2021 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm EDT
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Sat, Sep 11, 2021 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm EDT
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Wed, Sep 22, 2021 - 04:00pm to 05:49pm EDT
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Sat, Oct 02, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:49am EDT
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Mon, Oct 18, 2021 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm EDT
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Wed, Nov 10, 2021 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm EST
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Sat, Nov 20, 2021 - 04:00pm to 05:49pm EST
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Fri, Dec 03, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:49am EST
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Sat, Dec 18, 2021 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm EST
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Original Recording Date 06/01/2020Date Added to Catalog 06/17/2020
Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For All
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No
Additional Information
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet BasedComplaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Refund/Cancellation Policy Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
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