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K2's 2024 Ripped From The Headlines - Lessons From Interesting Tech Crimes


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical

Average Rating:
   6
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Technology
Faculty:
Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

Hacks, attacks, ransomware, malware – where does it end? Unfortunately, tech crimes continue to plague businesses of all sizes. Participate in this session to learn how you can reduce the risk of becoming yet another victim.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • 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

Major Subjects
  • Common security weaknesses that occur with hardware and software at home and in the office
  • Malware, ransomware, data breach, and incident response tips
  • Internal control failures which result in the theft of assets or unauthorized manipulation of data

Course Materials

Faculty

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products

Director, Strategic Relationships

K2 Enterprises, LLC


Brian Tankersley is a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. Mr. Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises, writes for multiple accounting media outlets, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com).  Mr. Tankersley has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005.  Brian started teaching CPA review courses in 1997, and currently works with Yaeger CPA Review.

Tankersley has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. Brian has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.  He has received numerous awards for his writing and speaking from state CPA societies. Brian has presented sessions at most major national accounting technology conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Summit, CCH Connections, and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference.

Brian is a certified public accountant (Tennessee), a certified information technology professional (CITP), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).  He holds bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Tankersley also maintains numerous vendor software certifications, and is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.

Brian and his family make their home in Farragut, Tennessee.


Dates

Fri, Nov 22, 2024 - 04:00pm to 05:45pm EST
Sat, Dec 07, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:45am EST
Wed, Dec 18, 2024 - 12:00pm to 01:45pm EST
Fri, Dec 27, 2024 - 02:00pm to 03:45pm EST
Thu, Jan 09, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:45pm EST
Wed, Jan 29, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:45am EST
Fri, Feb 07, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:45pm EST
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:45pm EST
Tue, Mar 11, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:45pm EDT
Sat, Mar 29, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:45am EDT
Tue, Apr 08, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:45pm EDT
Thu, Apr 17, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:45pm EDT
Sat, May 03, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:45pm EDT
Thu, May 22, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:45am EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Fundamental understanding of business-related technology
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For

Managers, owners, and accounting professionals who want to learn from computer crime incidents best practices that can be used to enhance their organization’s security posture

 


Original Recording Date

05/01/2024

 


Yellow Book No
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Date Added to Catalog 02/02/2024

Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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