This course introduces key cybersecurity concepts tailored for financial professionals. It emphasizes the CPA’s role in cyber risk management, key terminology, and practical steps to foster a security mindset, integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the critical importance of cybersecurity in financial environments
- Develop a security mindset and understand key terminology for collaboration with IT teams
- Recognize how cybersecurity integrates into financial reporting and compliance
- Analyze cybersecurity strategies implemented by financial professionals in real-world scenarios
- Understand the evolving threat landscape and its implications for finance professionals
Major Topics
- Financial professionals’ roles in cybersecurity risk management
- Foundational terminology and principles (e.g., risk management, threat actors)
- Real-world case studies of cybersecurity strategies in financial settings
- Integrating cybersecurity into financial reporting and compliance
- Understanding the dynamic cybersecurity threat environment
