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Ripped from the Headlines: Lessons from Interesting Tech Crimes

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CPE Credits

2 Credits: Information Technology
Course Level
Intermediate
Format
Webcast

Course Description

Remote and hybrid work during the Pandemic created new opportunities for cybercriminals and other fraudsters to exploit, and accounting professionals are among the most targeted individuals. This session is a series of case studies that examine actual criminal filings and news accounts and use them to highlight the actions you can take to limit your exposure to similar schemes. Attend this session and learn more about how high-profile control failures occurred so you can be more effective at preventing crimes such as theft, malware, ransomware, phishing, and hacking.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

  • List at least three major security incidents reported in the headlines in the last year, and explain at least one internal control design or operation flaw that allowed the hack to occur
  • Select the correct definitions for security terms such as attack surface, vulnerability, exploit, social engineering, phishing, malware, heuristics, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • List at least three best practices learned by reviewing the control failures cited in the case studies
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Course Specifics

Course ID
WC1224387123
Revision Date
June 11, 2024
Prerequisites

Fundamental understanding of business-related technology

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Meet The Experts

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K2 Enterprises (Brian F. Tankersley, CPA, CGMA, CITP)

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA, CITP, CGMA, is a consultant who advises firms and companies on accounting technology issues. Brian has made presentations in 46 of the 50 U.S. states, served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology. He has over 20 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education. Cygnus Business Media recognized Brian F. Tankersley as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” for 2011–2014. He also received the Outstanding Discussion Leader Award from the Tennessee Society of CPAs …

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