K2's Data Security And Privacy Issues And Solutions

Course Description

Data security and privacy issues continue to plague businesses of all sizes. No matter where you look, the numbers are bad ? really bad! But that doesn?t mean you can?t take steps to reduce these risks. In this session, you will learn about the key security and privacy risks facing businesses today and the steps you can take to mitigate these risks. This session starts with a review of how cybercriminals attack businesses of all sizes and the related costs of these attacks. From there, you will progress into discussions of practical tools, policies, and other solutions you can use to mitigate cybersecurity risks to prudently acceptable levels. This is a ?must-see? session for all concerned about data security and how to mitigate threats to sensitive and confidential data.

Major Topics

• Understanding the differences between data security and data privacy
• The major types of security and privacy breaches
• Key steps you can take to mitigate your risks of becoming another victim

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

• Identify at least five examples of common data security and privacy issues affecting businesses today
• Create estimates of the costs associated with data security and privacy breaches
• List examples of internal control best practices you can use to mitigate your security and privacy risks

Course Information

• CPD Credit: 2.0 hours Information Technology
• Prerequisites: Fundamental understanding of information security principles and practices
• Program Level: Intermediate
• Advance Preparation: None
• Who Should Participate: Update this attribute value to the course desired audience.

Instructor

• Name: Tommy Stephens
• Hometown: Woodstock, GA
• Bio: Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.