This 50-minute session is designed to empower tax professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively identify and mitigate common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities within their organizations. Participants will get an in-depth look into the cybersecurity landscape and gain insights into projected future trends.

During this session, attendees will understand cyber attackers' tactics to infiltrate systems and execute data breaches. Participants will leave with enhanced confidence in navigating potential data breach scenarios by the session's conclusion. They will also gain practical knowledge on developing a Written Information Security Program (WISP) and an effective response plan, equipping them to proactively defend their companies against cyber threats and potential data breaches.

This session promises to be a crucial opportunity for tax professionals to deepen their expertise in cybersecurity risk management and emerge better prepared to safeguard sensitive data within their professional environments.

This session is tailored for tax professionals who prepare individual and/ or business tax returns for their clients through e-filing and/or storing important client and company data on a server. Whether you're a seasoned tax preparer or new to the field, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for protecting individuals and firms from data breaches.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to:

• Exhibit Enhanced Cybersecurity Awareness: Develop a heightened awareness of prevalent cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities facing tax professionals and their organizations.

• Understand Cyber Attack Tactics: Gain insights into the tactics employed by cyber attackers to breach systems and compromise sensitive data.

• Navigate Data Breach Scenarios: Acquire practical skills to navigate potential data breach scenarios confidently and effectively.

• Develop Written Information Security Program (WISP): Learn how to create and implement a robust Written Information Security Program (WISP) tailored to the needs of their organizations.

• Conduct Effective Incident Response Planning: Develop the ability to formulate and implement an effective incident response plan to mitigate the impact of cybersecurity incidents and defend against data breaches.

Course Level: Basic
Course Length: 60 minutes
Delivery Method: Group-Live Internet
Field of Study: Non-Technical: Computer Software and Applications
CPE: 1