ACPEN: The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Cybersecurity

Overview

The controller's role encompasses many traditional responsibilities. The breadth and depth of the controller skill set has expanded and will continue to expand as the business world evolve. In years-gone-by, the concept of information technology and cybersecurity were left to our IT professionals. However, with the prevalent threat that exists in these areas, it is now one of the components of the controller’s skill set that should be in their toolbox.

Highlights

• Cybersecurity

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Controllers, Finance and Accounting Professionals  

Objectives

• Key Aspects of a Controller's role in cybersecurity
• Key issues a controller should know about cybersecurity
• Best Practices for Controllers in cyber defense
• Signs a breach has occurred
• Responding and reacting

Preparation

None