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K2's Understanding Your Ransomware Risk

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Member Price $105

Non-Member Price $135

Overview

Protecting yourself from ransomware requires more than just anti-virus software. Additional technology protections are necessary. Further, business continuity, legal and regulatory, and cybersecurity insurance considerations should all be a part of your risk abatement strategy. Attend this session to determine if your current level of ransomware protection reduces your risk to an acceptable and identify ways to ensure that you are protected.

Highlights

Understanding how ransomware can cripple a business , Trends in ransomware attacks , Best practices for minimizing ransomware risk

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of computer operations

Designed For

Accounting and financial professionals seeking to improve data security by minimizing ransomware threats

Objectives

Distinguish between various options to mitigate risk , Identify practical actions for reducing ransomware risk , List examples of high-profile ransomware attacks and how they occurred

Preparation

None

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Brian Tankersley, Brian Tankersley is a consultant who, K2 Enterprises

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA, CITP, CGMA, is the Technology Editor for The CPA Practice Advisor magazine. He has over 30 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, including 20 years as a CPE discussion leader. He teaches courses nationally through K2 Enterprises since 2005 and currently works with Yaeger CPA Review. Tankersley is a Certified Information Technology Professional, a Chartered Global Management Accountant and makes his home in Farragut, Tenn.

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Non-Member Price $135

Member Price $105