Past Events

Ransomware continues to plague individuals and businesses and represents one of today's biggest security threats. Yet few are taking the steps necessary to reduce the risk associated with ransomware, including the potential loss of data and the risk of an attack being considered a security breach. In this session, you will learn how you can implement an effective system of control to mitigate the risk that you will become yet another victim of ransomware.• Define ransomware and identify the risks…

Managing Information Technology (IT) is difficult when team members, contractors, and others all sound alike. If you manage IT, wouldn't it be nice to know the questions that you should be asking? Join us in this session to learn the questions to ask your technology providers and to identify warning flags for suspicious responses. All aspects of IT are included, and the session materials can serve as a checklist for your discussions with your providers.• Identify questions to ask of…

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are two of the hottest technology topics today. Yet few business professionals understand these technologies, their capabilities, their risks, and their potential impacts on business operations and processes, such as contract execution, recording and maintaining real estate ownership records, and supply chains. To learn more about these disruptive technologies – including potential effects on the accounting profession – make plans to participate in this fast-paced and highly informative session.• Define blockchain and…

Security is a top concern for CPAs every year, yet many hacks result from organizations failing to implement effective information technology controls. In this session, you will learn about critical controls by using case studies from recent security incidents. This strategy helps you understand risks and appropriate responses. Participate in this session to learn how to reduce your risk associated with unauthorized access, theft of information, identity theft, data exfiltration, tax refund fraud, and more.• List examples of major security…