Cybersecurity Risk Management for Financial Professionals: Policies, Controls, and Emerging Threats

This course focuses on implementing cybersecurity policies, controls, and risk management strategies tailored to financial environments. It emphasizes practical applications to mitigate threats and highlights global compliance standards, particularly their relevance and applicability to U.S. organizations.

Experienced CPAs, CITPs, accountants, & anyone who wants to better understand current cybersecurity & data privacy threats for individuals & businesses; anyone responsible for designing or implementing data security policies

• Identify essential components of a cybersecurity risk management program, including policies and controls    
• Evaluate cybersecurity risks and develop risk mitigation strategies tailored for financial professionals    
• Understand global compliance standards, such as the EU AI Act and GDPR, and their implications for U.S.-based organizations.     
• Analyze financial impacts from cybersecurity breaches using real-world case studies    
• Apply cybersecurity policies and controls that align with U.S. regulatory frameworks while addressing global compliance trends

• Core components of a cybersecurity risk management program    
• Overview of key policies, controls, and procedures for financial organizations    
• Applicability of global compliance standards, like the EU AI Act and GDPR, in the U.1`S. financial landscape    
• Case studies: financial implications of breaches and mitigation strategies    
• Best practices for integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting