K2’s Data Security And Privacy Issues And Solutions
Information Technology
2 CPE Credits
Major Topics
- Understanding the differences between data security and data privacy
- The major types of security and privacy breaches
- Key steps you can take to mitigate your risks of becoming another victim
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least five examples of common data security and privacy issues affecting businesses today
- Create estimates of the costs associated with data security and privacy breaches
- List examples of internal control best practices you can use to mitigate your security and privacy risks
Description
Data security and privacy issues continue to plague businesses of all sizes. No matter where you look, the numbers are bad – really bad! But that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to reduce these risks. In this session, you will learn about the key security and privacy risks facing businesses today and the steps you can take to mitigate these risks.
This session starts with a review of how cybercriminals attack businesses of all sizes and the related costs of these attacks. From there, you will progress into discussions of practical tools, policies, and other solutions you can use to mitigate cybersecurity risks to prudently acceptable levels. This is a “must-see” session for all concerned about data security and how to mitigate threats to sensitive and confidential data.
Compliance Information
Overview
Data security and privacy issues continue to plague businesses of all sizes. No matter where you look, the numbers are bad – really bad! But that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to reduce these risks. In this session, you will learn about the key security and privacy risks facing businesses today and the steps you can take to mitigate these risks.
This session starts with a review of how cybercriminals attack businesses of all sizes and the related costs of these attacks. From there, you will progress into discussions of practical tools, policies, and other solutions you can use to mitigate cybersecurity risks to prudently acceptable levels. This is a “must-see” session for all concerned about data security and how to mitigate threats to sensitive and confidential data.
Course Details
- Understanding the differences between ethics, morals, and laws
- Key technology issues that can impact ethical behavior in businesses
- Examples of potential ethical conflicts precipitated by modern technologies
- Distinguish between morals and ethics
- Define “technoethics” and identify examples of business ethics issues and how they are affected by technology
- Recognize the influence of ethics requirements in Codes of Conduct
- List at least five examples of potential ethical issues associated with leading technologies today
Intended Audience — CPAs who desire a deeper understanding of critical ethical issues facing accountants today
Advanced Preparation — None
Field of Study — Behavioral Ethics
Credits — 4 Credits
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Published Date – November 2, 2022
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