Combating Cybercrime and How to Protect Your Business
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Information Technology - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 33
- Categories:
- Partner Produced | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- William Bluford
- Course Levels:
- Basic
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- License:
Description
Most people don’t realize they are not automatically safe from today’s cyber threats and scams. Your business and clients must have the proper tools and processes in place to safeguard their email, documents, photos and other sensitive and confidential data from ransomware, threats and accidents.
This Cybersecurity presentation discusses why everyone is at risk from cyber threats, understanding ransomware and phishing scams and how to protect your business and yourself from these threats. Real-life cases of ransomware and phishing will be presented, providing you with anecdotes and steps to better protect yourself against these ever-growing threats.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Attendees will learn how to prevent and mitigate user risk and understand the role they play in helping to combat information security breaches.
Major Subjects
- Phishing awareness
- Password security
- Privacy issues
- Compliance
- Insider threats
- CEO/wire fraud
Course Materials
| Important CPA Credit Instructions READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (487.5 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Combating Cybercrime and How to Protect Your Business Handout (3 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
William Bluford Related Seminars and Products
William Bluford is Vice President of Huntington Technology, a trusted managed service provider (MSP), and has held various roles with the company since its inception in 2001. He has a proven ability to solve complex technical and business problems by working collaboratively with business and technology staff. William is an expert at managing a complete Information Technology (IT) framework including network, server, and telecom infrastructure. At Huntington Technology, William’s career has been focused on management and technical skills. William is responsible for working directly with Huntington Technology’s clients to ensure their business and operational needs are being adequately supported through both processes and technologies.
William has over two decades of experience working with small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) as a technology expert and has broad industry experience including medical, legal, finance and startup. His involvement in these industries has helped him develop the cybersecurity and compliance procedures that Huntington Technology uses to protect its clients against the latest threats. William is an accomplished speaker and has been asked to present at various business and industry events to discuss the latest trends in technology, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, business continuity and data protection and backup.
William has been involved in Detroit’s technology community for over 20 years and holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Oakland University and has several IT certifications.
Additional Info
Basic Course Information
PrerequisitesBasic awareness of email, web surfing and the internet.
Advanced Preparation
Please take this quick survey regarding cybercrime: MICPA – Combating Cybercrime – Quick Survey
Designed For
Owners, executives and working professionals.
Original Recording Date
2023
Yellow Book
No
Course Developer
MICPA
Date Added to Catalog
04/17/2023
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
Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.
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