Cybersecurity Course for finance and accounting professionals
Individuals awarded the Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and Accounting Professionals Certificate are pivotal in leading and fostering discussions and collaborative initiatives on organizational cybersecurity principles. Holders of this badge acknowledge the critical need for robust cybersecurity risk management standards and comprehend the financial consequences of such risks. They play an active role in their organizations or with their clients in managing cybersecurity risks.
The certificate program encompasses a variety of cybersecurity subjects aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the significance and impact of cybersecurity threats on their organizations or clients. It includes an overview of the AICPA's cybersecurity risk management reporting framework, among other essential topics.
Why take the AICPA Cybersecurity Course for finance professionals
During the COVID-19 pandemic, clients and organizations face an increased risk of IT and cybersecurity breaches. Consequently, implementing a robust cybersecurity risk management strategy is crucial for maintaining business operations now and preparing for the future.
Organizations are now more than ever pressured to prove their capability in managing threats and ensuring they have effective measures and controls to prevent, detect, respond to, mitigate, and recover from cybersecurity incidents. Cyberattacks have the potential to:
- Interrupt business operations
- Lead to significant financial losses
- Damage an organization's reputation
What is your role?
You should be equipped to:
- Effectively communicate on the topic, both within your organization and with external parties.
- Familiarize yourself with the specific jargon and critical factors of cybersecurity to effectively work alongside colleagues or clients.
- Incorporate a security-focused approach into your everyday tasks.
- Gain insights into the possible risks and advantages for your organization or client as they create or assess their cybersecurity risk management plan.
Who is the AICPA Cybersecurity course for?
- Finance professionals
- CFOs and business managers
- Controllers and internal auditors
- Management and public accountants
| About | This CPE certificate program covers several cybersecurity topics to help you acquire these skills and gain an understanding of the importance and impact of cybersecurity risks on your organization or client, including an introduction to AICPA's cybersecurity risk management reporting framework. This knowledge is indispensable in today's global, digital landscape ofpersistent and increasing cybercrime, and now more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic |
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| Format: | Course - Online |
| Access: | This is a digital product. You will have access to the content for a year after purchase date. |
| Duration | 13.5 hours |
| Certification | Complete the course within a year. |
| Skills earned | Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Digital Transformation, Risk Management |
Learning Outcomes
- The importance of cybersecurity to you, the accounting and finance professional, and your organization or client.
- What it takes to develop a security mindset to be a trusted adviser and key contributor toward cybersecurity risk management.
- Key cybersecurity terminology to enable you to converse and collaborate with other functional leaders, employees, and vendors.
- The impact of digital transformation on cybersecurity.
- Cybersecurity threats, attacks, data breach implications, and privacy considerations.
- Security framework(s) and applicable regulations for your organization or client.
- The importance of the AICPA cybersecurity risk management reporting framework.
- Controls to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
- Financial and operational implications of cybersecurity
Topics covered
- The importance of cybersecurity, your role and developing a security mindset
- Cybersecurity and digital transformation
- Cyberattacks, data breaches and privacy
- Cybersecurity frameworks and regulations
- Cybersecurity risk management considerations and controls
- Operational and financial implications of cybersecurity
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