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Author: |
Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA |
Course Length: |
Pages: 34 ||| Word Count: 12,165 ||| Review Questions: 8 ||| Final Exam Questions: 10 |
CPE Credits: |
2.0 |
IRS Credits: |
0 |
Price: |
$17.95 |
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 provides essential knowledge and skills to protect sensitive financial data from cyber threats, covering prevalent threats and their impact on individuals and organizations.
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Frequently Asked Questions: |
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Description: |
This course provides you with some of the essential knowledge and skills to protect sensitive financial data from cyber threats. It covers the fundamentals of cybersecurity, detailing prevalent threats and their impact on individuals and organizations. Throughout this course, you will learn best practices and tools for safeguarding data, including strong password policies, multi-factor authentication, encryption, secure communication, firewalls, and VPNs. |
Usage Rank: |
39130 |
Release: |
2024 |
Version: |
1.0 |
Prerequisites: |
None. |
Experience Level: |
Overview |
Additional Contents: |
Complete, no additional material needed. |
Additional Links: |
External: Cybersecurity: Meaning, Types of Cyber Attacks, Common Targets
Internal: Cybersecurity - A Guide for Accountants (Course Id 2177)
Internal: Modern Technologies in Financial Accounting: From AI and Blockchain to Crypto, RPA and Cybersecurity
External: CPA Cybersecurity Checklist by AICPA & CIMA
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Advance Preparation: |
None. |
Delivery Method: |
QAS Self Study |
Intended Participants: |
Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
Revision Date: |
15-Jul-2026 |
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: |
Cybersecurity for Financial Professionals - CPE course for CPAs |
Learning Objectives: |
Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Course Contents: |
Chapter 1 - Cybersecurity for Financial Professionals Course Learning Objectives Course Overview Introduction Cybersecurity Definition & Importance History & Evolution of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Terminology Overview of Cyber Threats Cyber Threats Specific to Finance Professionals Impact of Cybersecurity Breaches on Financial Institutions Review Questions Cybersecurity Best Practices and Tools Best Practices for Safeguarding Financial Data Strong Password Policies Multi-Factor Authentication Encryption and Secure Communication Regular Software Updates Firewalls Data Backup & Recovery Planning Anti-Virus & Anti-Malware Solutions Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Secure File Sharing Conclusion Review Questions Glossary of Key Terms |
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