Cybercriminals Are Attacking CPA Firms

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Learning Objectives

To discuss case studies on businesses that have been hit by a Cyber-Attack
To discuss the impact Cyber-Attack has on a business
To discuss ways to block Cyber-Attacks
To discover why an email is not real
To discuss ways to find which emails are malicious

Course Description

No industry is immune to the harmful effects of cybercrimes, and the financial damage can be devastating.

Accounting firms — which have access to sensitive financial and other personal client data — are a top target for cybercriminals.

Many small and medium-sized companies and firms might believe themselves to be at a lower risk than the bigger, higher-revenue firms, but this simply isn't the case.

“It may seem counterintuitive, but the risk of cyberattacks is disproportionally higher for smaller and medium-sized organizations, which tend to be much more reactive than proactive,". They need to realize that this can happen, and they are a target.

In fact, small and medium-sized accounting firms are often deliberate and primary targets for data theft. This is because they often host sensitive client data and can act as gateways to larger or more prominent parties. They also often lack the sophisticated defence infrastructure of larger firms. That's why it's more important than ever for accounting firms to understand which risks they might be vulnerable to, and to take steps to protect themselves.

In this online CPE webinar find out how companies like Bose, Colonial Pipeline, and JBS were compromised. Dan Fusco with InnerPC, will then do a deep dive instruction on how to detect when a cybercriminal is attempting to steal information from your business. Also, Chandler Consonery, working with Mail protector, will be joining the webinar to give you inside information on an enterprise-level email filtering system and how it protects companies.

WARNING: This is a highly interactive live webinar, so come prepared to answer questions.

Key topics covered in this online CPE webinar:

What are the types of Cyber Threats?
Why CPA firms should care about cybersecurity?
How to protect the firms’ data?
How to build a cybersecurity strategy for your CPA firm?
What can you do to thwart cybercriminals?

Webinar Qualifies For

1 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
1 General Credit for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
1 CPD Credit for CPA in Canada
1 CPE Credit for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
1 CPD Credit for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP)
1 CE Credit for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
1 CE Credit for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)

About Instructor

Dan Fusco

CFO/Controller, innerPC

☁️ Often C-Level Executives and IT Leaders struggle with the ability to create a stable and secure cloud platform to avoid significant downtime, which can both compromise your clients and profitability.

➤ There are 5 significant security breaches that cause downtime:

➊ Malicious emails being opened by an employee which can compromise data and identity.

➋ Off the shelf firewall and anti-virus software that is not monitored or up to date creates a high-risk of security breaches.

➌ Lack of control of the company’s IT assets due to lack of monitoring and consistent maintenance often results in slow performance and significant downtime.

➍ The core of every business is data back-up and continuity - many companies go out of business because they don’t have a tested continuity plan.

➎ Many businesses do not have proper documentation for their IT department, because all the information lives in the mind of your IT director… What happens if (s)he quits?

CloudDesk365 is a turnkey, one-click solution that ensures companies will be running a secure, world-class, scalable IT solution tailored to your environment.

➤ If you are at risk of a security breach or are not quite sure if you are compliant, I invite you to have a conversation. Whether or not we decide to work together, I am confident I can provide some insights to where you have gaps or may be vulnerable to a security breach. Feel free to reach out to me directly at dan@myinnerpc.com or call 877-488-6972

About Instructor

Chandler Consonery

Partner Growth Manager, innerPC

With a focused background in engagement, sales, and technology, Chandler Consonery leads existing partners through a successful Mailprotector experience. As the Partner Growth Manager, her role is to help current partners engage more customers and increase MRR through the power of sales and marketing materials.

Additional Information

Duration

1 Hour

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: 143597) 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.

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David Volpe, CPA (US)

Great attitude. Clean presentation. I absolutely love that most of the presentation was real life examples. I wish every webinar was like this.

Janice Crook, CPA (US)

Informed & Scared of what may happen.

Andrea Dutto, CPA (US)

I love the interactive webinars

Iselle Coronado, CPA (US)

Good. Thank you! :)

Bruce Scoggin, CPA (US)

Terrific webinar.

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Cybercriminals Are Attacking CPA Firms

Course Details

Learning Objectives

Course Description

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Webinar Qualifies For

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About Instructor

Dan Fusco

About Instructor

Chandler Consonery

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Additional Information

1 Hour

Basic

Group Internet Based

None

None

FAQ’s

NASBA APPROVED

Ratings and Review

4.6

David Volpe, CPA (US)

Janice Crook, CPA (US)

Andrea Dutto, CPA (US)

Iselle Coronado, CPA (US)

Bruce Scoggin, CPA (US)

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