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| Author : | Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA |
| Course Length : | Pages: 30 ||| Word Count: 6994 ||| Review Questions: 4 ||| Final Exam Questions: 5 |
| CPE Credits : | 1.0 |
| IRS Credits : | 0 |
| Price : | $12.95 |
| Passing Score : | 70% |
| Course Type: | NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry |
| Technical Designation: | NonTechnical |
| Primary Subject-Field Of Study: | Computer Software & Applications - Computer Software & Applications for Course Id 2522 |
| Overview : | |
| Description : |
This course offers key knowledge and skills to help protect sensitive financial data from cyber threats. It covers the basics of cybersecurity, highlighting common threats and their effects on both individuals and organizations. You will learn best practices and tools for securing data, such as strong password policies, multi-factor authentication, encryption, secure communication, firewalls, and VPNs. |
| Usage Rank : | 53333 |
| Release : | 2025 |
| Version : | 1.0 |
| Prerequisites : | None. |
| Experience Level : | Overview |
| Additional Contents : | Complete, no additional material needed. |
| Additional Links : |
Cybersecurity: Meaning, Types of Cyber Attacks, Common Targets
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| Advance Preparation : | None. |
| Delivery Method : | QAS Self Study |
| Intended Participants : | Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
| Revision Date : | 01-Apr-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. |
| Approved Audience : | NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry - 2522 |
| Keywords : | Computer Software & Applications, Protecting, Financial, Data, Cybersecurity, Overview, cpe, cpa, online course |
| Learning Objectives : |
Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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| Course Contents : | Chapter 1 - Protecting Financial Data: A Cybersecurity Overview Course Learning Objectives Course Overview Introduction Definition & Importance Key Terminology Common Types of Cyber Threats Cyber Threats Specific to Finance Professionals Impact of Cybersecurity Breaches on Financial Institutions Review Questions 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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