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Ransomware: How SMBs/CPAs can protect themselves from Data and Revenue Losses. 1 Credit 1 Credit

Jan 17, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT

Ransomware: How SMBs/CPAs can protect themselves from Data and Revenue Losses. 1 Credit 1 Credit

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    January, 1970

  • Subject Area

    Business Mgmnt and Org

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Jan 17, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT

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Learning Objectives

  • The impact of a ransomware attack on your practise
  • What does an attack mean to your clients and how to protect them & you
  • How to buy cyber insurance
  • What companies are the best cyber insurance carriers
  • Learn what laws are coming that protects you

Course Overview

People that believe they are less likely to experience a negative event are called Optimists. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs), CPA organizations and companies up to 500 employees, are not aware of this, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and how to deal with ransomware attacks and how to buy cyber insurance.

Many do not understand the scale of the threat, a lack of security expertise and resources which make them ideal targets for hackers. Enterprises are typically protected because they have sophisticated cloud-based, real-time detection systems, whereas SMBs/CPAs are often left exposed and as a result, they become the new target.

According to the Verizon 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report, 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses/ CPAs because they have rudimentary protection. And their situation is only going to get worse.

As research this year revealed, the cost of a data breach has risen 12 percent over the past 5 years, and it is particularly acute for SMBs/CPAs. In the study, companies with fewer than 500 employees suffered losses of more than $2.5 million on average.

Come and learn what you have to do for your practice and for your clients.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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License details Credits Status
Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Alan Heyman

Alan Heyman MBA

Advisor, SMLR GROUP, Inc.

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Mr. Alan Heyman, CEO of the SMLR Group, Inc., has more than 25 years’ experience in the cybersecurity and data communication world, having started one of the first Internet based Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) companies in the late 80’s. Mr. Heyman is a recognized expert in many phases of cybersecurity, compliance, insurance  and governance.

Mr. Heyman has extensive experience in consulting with numerous companies in the field of cyber security as it pertains to the New York State Financial Services laws and requirements as well as insurance coverage, from the client side to add the proper and efficient type of coverage based upon needs analysis procedures.

SMLRgroup has numerous clients from regional banks, insurance agencies  to large financial services organizations concerned with compliance and governance issues, as well as security issues. Central to this has been an ongoing strategic partnership with FireEye/Mandiant, Forcepoint/Raytheon and others.

Alan, a lecturer and columnist, is fully certified by the FireEye, Forcepoint/Raytheon and IBM Internet Security Solution’s Group in all phases of IT and Cybersecurity. Alan has spoken at more the 175 Cybersecurity and Cyber Governance seminars for The CPA Academy, Bloomberg CPE programs, Paycheck CPE programs and more, over the last few years and has written extensively in the field, especially covering the New York State Department of Financial  Services laws and guidelines for compliance of licensed entities.

 Mr. Heyman is a graduate of the City College of NY with a BA and the NYU Graduate School of Business with an MBA.

Ed Eisenstein

Ed Eisenstein

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SMLR GROUP, Inc.

Information Technology Executive with 8 years experience in large government and over 20 years in corporate technology solutions. Leading in Enterprise IT Strategy, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring and Cybersecurity. Extensive software development consulting experience with Oracle, Microsoft and OpenSource platforms. Extensive team building and organizational management experience in creating and leading multiple software and infrastructure technical groups. Former CIO (Commissioner of IT) In Nassau County Government: responsible for managing a multi-million dollar IT annual budget for 8 years. Established policy and procedures that met and far exceeded IT standards. Successfully, reduced costs over time by insourcing critical IT services. Created and managed the department and established computing standards for the entire enterprise. Re-built the IT help desk into a high quality service. Completed the buildout of redundant data centers to maintain high availability to data. Created an in-house oracle group for agile development to create fast and effective applications. Developed and hired a unified website group enhancing constituent communications. Successfully recompiled New York State IT union promotional titles with current job descriptions for IT hiring effective technicians. Successfully established a supplemental staffing contract allowing multiple qualified vendors to work with the government and compete during the life of the contract.

IT Legislative representative, lead all Information Technology items for approval that went before the Nassau County legislature from 2010 to 2018.

Uniquely experienced in enterprise level management in Government and Business IT operation. Holistic advisor with comprehensive knowledge of network infrastructure, cybersecurity as well as software application design, transport connectivity, and budget management on an enterprise level.

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Siqing Xing, CPA (US)

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Ken Summit, Auditor

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It is an important topic and it shows why it is very important to understand the need of security measures against ransomware. It gave me the overview and list of measures which i can adopt and implement to safeguard my firm against these cyber threats.

Ransomware: How SMBs/CPAs can protect themselves from Data and Revenue Losses.

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