Information security is not only a major concern for accountants, it is a legal requirement. Sarbanes Oxley, HIPAA, and state Security Breach Notification laws can result in criminal charges for accountants who do not act with due diligence. Accordingly, it is imperative that accountants understand the security risks they face and adopt control procedures to insure compliance with their legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
The course begins by clearly identifying the security risks accountants face as well as the legal and ethical issues associated with these security risks. Many of which have arisen recently as a result of advances in technology. For example, it is now common for accountants to store confidential company, client, and customer data on thumb drives, laptops, and handheld devices. Although losing these devices could result in statutory reporting requirement and criminal penalties for failure to comply, most accountants have not adopted any procedures for securing information on these devices. The consequences could be devastating.
This course not only clearly identifies the security risks accountants face, it provides solutions. These solutions are cost effective and can give accountants reasonable assurance that they are acting with due diligence to protect confidential data and minimize security risks. Attend this course and find out how to accomplish these important objectives. The future of your career may depend on it.
Course Information:
CPE Credit: Recommended 8 hours Specialized Knowledge and Applications
Instructional delivery method: Group - live demo and discussion using color computer projection - NOT a hands-on course
Prerequisites: None
Program level: Intermediate
Advanced preparation: None
Designed for: Experienced accountants in all areas of practice who are responsible for the confidentiality and security of information for their companies, clients, and customers
Who should attend: All accountants who need a better understanding of the security risks they face on a daily basis and want practical, cost-effective procedures for dealing with these risks
Course Highlights:
- Protect documents using password encryption or Information Rights Management
- Learn why internal controls are necessary for success
- Legal Requirements for securing information including Sarbanes Oxley, HIPAA, and state Security Breach Notification Laws
- How to completely eliminate the risk of email viruses
- Securing laptops, handheld devices, and thumb drives
- Creating, storing, and using secure passwords
- Using Information Rights Management (IRM) and other techniques to secure documents
- Securing remote connections for those who travel or work from home
- Encrypting hard drives, removable disks, backups, and emails
- Using portals to securely transmit documents to clients and customers
- Physical security including using biometric devices to enhance physical security
- Wired and wireless network security issues
- Preventing ID theft
- Using secure, anonymous Web browsing
- Dos and don’ts of security for the traveler
- Using VPNs including SSL VPNs
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