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Author: |
Joseph P Helstrom, CPA |
Course Length: |
Pages: 22 ||| Word Count: 9283 ||| Review Questions: 3 ||| Final Exam Questions: 5 |
CPE Credits: |
1.0 |
IRS Credits: |
0 |
Price: |
$12.95 |
Passing Score: |
70% |
Course Type: |
Text |
Technical Designation: |
NonTechnical |
Field Of Study: |
Computer Software & Applications |
Approved Audience: |
NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry |
Key Takeaways: |
This course overviews low cost, low tech techniques to secure a computer or network and prevent loss of data or funds to social engineers.
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Frequently Asked Questions: |
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Description: |
In many cases, network intrusions, loss of data or even loss of funds is due to a failure to follow simple security basics. This course overviews some effective, common-sense techniques to secure your computer or network and associated data that are both low-cost and low-tech solutions. Tips on detecting social engineering emails and employee education to prevent loss of data and funds to social engineers is also discussed. |
Usage Rank: |
22000 |
Release: |
2018 |
Version: |
1.0 |
Prerequisites: |
None. |
Experience Level: |
Overview |
Additional Contents: |
Complete, no additional material needed. |
Additional Links: |
Internal: Information Security: Basic Safeguards for Practitioners (Video CPE course)
Internal: Protecting Financial Data: A Cybersecurity Overview
External: IRS - Cybersecurity for Tax Professionals (PDF)
External: So You Want to Be a Security Expert
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Advance Preparation: |
None. |
Delivery Method: |
QAS Self Study |
Intended Participants: |
Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
Revision Date: |
11-Nov-2025 |
NASBA Course Declaration: |
Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam. |
Keywords: |
Computer and Data Security Basics for the CPA - CPE course |
Learning Objectives: |
Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
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Course Contents: |
Chapter 1 - Computer and Data Security Basics for the CPA Course Overview Consequences Software Updates Auto Update Keep Other Software Updated Don’t Use Unlicensed Software Passwords Compromised passwords Two Step Verification Laptops and Desktop Computers Beware of Social Engineering Email Spoofing A Personal Example Phishing IRS Alert – Phishing Scheme Targeting Tax Professionals Spear Phishing IRS Alert – W2 Phishing Schemes CEO Fraud Ransomware Anti-Virus and Malware Routine Backups USB Drives Summary Review Questions Glossary |
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