Tax Practice Quarterly: Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity in 2023

Increase cybersecurity vigilance

Every week brings news headlines on cybersecurity — a new vulnerability, computer virus, ransomware or email extortion.

Because of the prevalence of cyber incidents, the best time to worry is before one happens. It’s critically important for organizations of all sizes to plan ahead and know the ins and outs of their network environments and infrastructures to protect sensitive personal information.

Tune in to this special webcast where cybersecurity experts from Sylint share insights on the latest cybersecurity threats.

The Sylint experts will share advice and tips on how businesses and professional service firms can prepare before an attack occurs and what to do during and after a cyber incident.

Learn how to optimize your security by effectively using the information technology infrastructures you already have and implementing the newest technology solutions.

Key Topics

• Data security
• Current cybersecurity threats
• Steps to take to prevent a cyber incident
• What to do if a cyber incident occurs
• What a cyber incident response process looks like

Learning Outcomes

• Identify emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Understand the use and importance of a network diagram, active directory audits, and other cybersecurity policies.
• Develop strategies for working with internal information technology departments to secure data.
• Understand the need for backups and how to appropriately store such data.
• Identify opportunities to improve security posture with the help of third-party security audits.
• Utilize AICPA Tax Section resources to support your organization’s cybersecurity needs.

Who Will Benefit

• Large businesses
• Large firms
• Medium firms
• CPAs
• Tax professionals
• Small firms/sole practitioners
• Small/medium businesses

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