Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and Accounting Professionals Certificate

Instructor: Joyce Shen

Format

Course - Online

Level

Basic

Duration

13h 30m

This certificate program will cover several cybersecurity topics to help you gain an understanding of the importance and impact of cybersecurity risks on your organization or client, including an introduction to AICPA's cybersecurity risk management reporting framework

Learning outcomes

The importance of cybersecurity to you, the accounting and finance professional, and your organization or client.
What it takes to develop a security mindset to be a trusted adviser and key contributor toward cybersecurity risk management.
Key cybersecurity terminology to enable you to converse and collaborate with other functional leaders, employees, and vendors.
The impact of digital transformation on cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity threats, attacks, data breach implications, and privacy considerations.
Security framework(s) and applicable regulations for your organization or client.
The importance of the AICPA cybersecurity risk management reporting framework.
Controls to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Financial and operational implications of cybersecurity.

£239.00 (CIMA members only)

£299.00

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Product information

Overview

Why is cybersecurity important right now?

Clients and organizations are at greater risk for IT and cybersecurity breaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, an effective cybersecurity risk management strategy is essential for business operations in the current environment and for future preparedness.

More than ever, organizations are under pressure to demonstrate that they are managing threats, and that they have effective processes and controls in place to prevent, detect, respond to, mitigate and recover from cybersecurity events. Cyberattacks can:

Disrupt businesses
Result in financial losses
Destroy an organization's reputation.

What is your role?

You must be able to:

Speak intelligently on the subject internally and externally.
Learn the terminology and key considerations related to cybersecurity to collaborate with others in your organization or client.
Apply a security mindset to your daily work.
Obtain an understanding of the potential risks and opportunities for your organization or client as they develop or evaluate their cybersecurity risk management program.

What do we offer?

This CPE certificate program covers several cybersecurity topics to help you acquire these skills and gain an understanding of the importance and impact of cybersecurity risks on your organization or client, including an introduction to AICPA's cybersecurity risk management reporting framework. This knowledge is indispensable in today's global, digital landscape of persistent and increasing cybercrime, and now more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What can you do?

Advance your career with this certificate and earn CPE credit. After completing the certificate course, you will receive a digital badge that can easily be shared with your professional network.

Key Topics

The importance of cybersecurity, your role and developing a security mindset
Cybersecurity and digital transformation
Cyberattacks, data breaches and privacy
Cybersecurity frameworks and regulations
Cybersecurity risk management considerations and controls
Operational and financial implications of cybersecurity

Who should take this course?

Finance professionals
CFOs and business managers
Controllers and internal auditors
Management and public accountants

Professional development

This Course - Online offers 13.5 hours of CPE credit.
Note on CPE Requirements and Credits
All learning resources available in the CGMA Store qualify for CPD for CIMA members.

Prerequisites:	None
Programme level:	Basic
Duration:	13h 30m
Format:	Course - Online
Access:	This is a digital product. You will have access to the content for a year after purchase date.

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£239.00 (CIMA members only)

£299.00

VAT calculated on checkout

Instructor

Joyce Shen
Joyce Shen is a recognized executive and thought leader in business, innovation, and technology with deep operating and investing experience. She is also a published author, frequent speaker, and advisor on emerging technologies, new product innovation, and corporate strategy. Her most recent book is From Talking to Doing: A Short Guide to Corporate Innovation Success. Joyce is currently the investment director and operating partner at Tenfore Holdings where she leads enterprise software, big data, and fintech investments. Outside Tenfore, Joyce is an adjunct faculty of data science at UC Berkeley where she teaches application of machine learning and AI in product development and innovation. Previously, Joyce was the global managing director of emerging technologies and venture investments in the CTO office at Thomson Reuters where she built and led global emerging technology group and the corporate venture fund. During her tenure, she led new technology strategy and product innovations in fintech, IoT, and emerging data solutions, established the global blockchain program, and made eleven early-stage strategic investments in big data and AI, digital identity, blockchain, and alternative data. Prior to Thomson Reuters, Joyce was the founding global CFO of IBM Cloud Platform and managed $1B P&L. She also spent several years in IBM Corporate Development leading acquisitions and divestitures exceeding $6B in total transaction value. Joyce received her undergraduate and masters degrees from the University of Chicago.

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