K2's 2024 Ripped From The Headlines - Lessons From Interesting Tech Crimes
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 13
- 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.
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
| Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| K2's 2024 Ripped From The Headlines - Lessons From Interesting Tech Crimes Handout (4.8 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
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
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Thu, Jan 09, 2025 - 06:00pm to 07:45pm CST
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Wed, Jan 29, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:45am CST
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Fri, Feb 07, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:45pm CST
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Thu, Feb 20, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:45pm CST
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Tue, Mar 11, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm CDT
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Sat, Mar 29, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:45am CDT
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Tue, Apr 08, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:45pm CDT
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Thu, Apr 17, 2025 - 06:00pm to 07:45pm CDT
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Sat, May 03, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm CDT
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Thu, May 22, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:45am CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites Fundamental understanding of business-related technologyAdvanced 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
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Refund/Cancellation Policy
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