K2's Understanding Your Ransomware Risk
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price $79.00
Price will increase by $10 after 12/15
Non-Member Price $114.00
Price will increase by $10 after 12/15
Overview
Protecting yourself from ransomware requires more than just anti-virus software. Additional technology protections are necessary. Further, business continuity, legal and regulatory, and cybersecurity insurance considerations should all be a part of your risk abatement strategy. Attend this session to determine if your current level of ransomware protection reduces your risk to an acceptable and identify ways to ensure that you are protected.
Objectives
- Distinguish between various options to mitigate risk
- Identify practical actions for reducing ransomware risk
- List examples of high-profile ransomware attacks and how they occurred
Highlights
- Understanding how ransomware can cripple a business
- Trends in ransomware attacks
- Best practices for minimizing ransomware risk ,/ul>
Designed For
Accounting and financial professionals seeking to improve data security by minimizing ransomware threats
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of computer operations
Preparation
None
Notice
To access this program, log into your CTCPA account at https://www.ctcpas.org/my-cpe/upcoming and click on the orange "Launch Event" button.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Thomas Stephens Jr., Shareholder, K2 Enterprises, LLC
Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:
• Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm; • Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company; • Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and • Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses.
In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. Over the past twenty-seven years, Tommy has presented over 2,900 educational sessions to over 73,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.
Tommy maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Non-Member Price $114.00
Member Price $79.00