Surgent's Information Security and Privacy

Overview

In today’s interconnected world, safeguarding information systems is crucial. This course offers a deep dive into information security and privacy principles with a focus on modern cybersecurity threats tied to cloud environments, Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile technologies. The course will also cover data protection during application development. Taking this course will equip accounting professionals with the knowledge to lead in cybersecurity strategy.

Highlights

• Covered entities and permitted uses and disclosures
• NIST framework
• Threat agents and attacks
• Cybersecurity risks
• Threat modeling and threat landscape
• Vulnerability management
• Layered security and defense-in-depth
• Protection of confidential data

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Experienced CPAs, CITP designation holders and aspirants, and accountants seeking a greater understanding of information systems and controls

Objectives

• Examine cybersecurity principles in the context of HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS, and understand how they regulate the protection of sensitive data
• Summarize the NIST cybersecurity framework (CSF) and privacy framework
• Classify different types of threat agents and attacks
• Identify cybersecurity risks related to cloud environments, IoT, and mobile technologies
• Explain threat modeling and threat landscape
• Recall the definition and purpose of vulnerability management
• Explain the concepts of layered security and defense-in-depth
• Identify methods for the protection of confidential data during application development

Preparation

None