New Tech, New Threats, Understanding the Security of Blockchain

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Location: Online
1Credits
Technical Business
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FICPA Members
$39.00 Regular Price
Nonmembers
$54.00 Regular Price
Product Code: FI20-BLOCKCH
Level: Update
Vendor: Florida Institute of CPAs
Field of Study: Information Technology

Overview:

How will blockchain redefine the information security landscape? By combining visibility with enhanced security, blockchain has the potential to give everyone a faster, safer way to verify key information and establish trust. As a secure, decentralized system, blockchain may improve information security. But as blockchain expends beyond Bitcoin and the market grows to $6 billing by 2020, how will blockchain impact information technology controls? To secure critical assets, information security professional must rethink how new technologies will influence the audit process for technology that continues to grow in adoption.

Objectives:

After viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Gain familiarity with the history and purpose of blockchain.
  • Give a basic understanding of how blockchain works and its applications in business.
  • Describe the security considerations for blockchain and how these impact internal controls.

Instructors:

Major Topics:

  • History of blockchain
  • Blockchain revealed
  • Types of blockchain
  • Current and future use cases
  • Security considerations
  • Impact on internal controls

Designed For:

CPCPAs or finance professionals who are responsible for information security systems



Prerequisite:

Some familiarity with information security systems and auditing



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