Surgent's Foundations of Cybersecurity for Financial Professionals

Overview

This course introduces key cybersecurity concepts tailored for financial professionals. It emphasizes the CPA’s role in cyber risk management, key terminology, and practical steps to foster a security mindset, integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting.

Highlights

• Financial professionals’ roles in cybersecurity risk management
• Foundational terminology and principles (e.g., risk management, threat actors)
• Real-world case studies of cybersecurity strategies in financial settings
• Integrating cybersecurity into financial reporting and compliance
• Understanding the dynamic cybersecurity threat environment

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Experienced CPAs, CITPs, accountants, & anyone who wants to better understand current cybersecurity & data privacy threats for individuals & businesses; anyone responsible for designing or implementing data security policies

Objectives

• Identify the critical importance of cybersecurity in financial environments
• Develop a security mindset and understand key terminology for collaboration with IT teams
• Recognize how cybersecurity integrates into financial reporting and compliance
• Analyze cybersecurity strategies implemented by financial professionals in real-world scenarios
• Understand the evolving threat landscape and its implications for finance professionals

Preparation

None