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CPE Credits
1 Credits: Information Technology
Course Level
Overview
Format
Webcast
Course Description
This 50-minute session is designed to empower tax professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively identify and mitigate common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities within their organizations. Participants will get an in-depth look into the cybersecurity landscape and gain insights into projected future trends. During this session, attendees will understand cyber attackers’ tactics to infiltrate systems and execute data breaches. Participants will leave with enhanced confidence in navigating potential data breach scenarios by the session’s conclusion. They will also gain practical knowledge on developing a Written Information Security Program (WISP) and an effective response plan, equipping them to proactively defend their companies against cyber threats and potential data breaches. This session promises to be a crucial opportunity for tax professionals to deepen their expertise in cybersecurity risk management and emerge better prepared to safeguard sensitive data within their professional environments.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Enhanced Cybersecurity Awareness: Develop a heightened awareness of prevalent cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities facing tax professionals and their organizations.
- Understanding Cyber Attack Tactics: Gain insights into the tactics employed by cyber attackers to breach systems and compromise sensitive data.
- Capability to Navigate Data Breach Scenarios: Acquire practical skills to navigate potential data breach scenarios confidently and effectively.
- Development of Written Information Security Program (WISP): Learn how to create and implement a robust Written Information Security Program (WISP) tailored to the needs of their organizations.
- Effective Incident Response Planning: Develop the ability to formulate and implement an effective incident response plan to mitigate the impact of cybersecurity incidents and defend against data breaches.
Course Specifics
WC1225427114
April 4, 2025
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Compliance Information
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.
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