K2's Securing Your Data - Practical Tools for Protection Information

Course Description

Security is not optional and yesterday's security techniques are not working to minimize today's security threats. Therefore, now is the time for you to tune up what you know about protecting sensitive data. In this program, you will learn about the latest tools and techniques for securing your data, including encryption, virus protection, secure communications, electronic signatures, secure authentication, and more. You will also learn how to implement a very practical, five-step approach to securing your PC and the types of questions you should be asking of your staff to ensure server-based information remains protected.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

• Assess the relevant security risks in your organization
• Identify specific tools and techniques to protect sensitive data
• List five specific steps to improve PC security
• Implement security procedures to improve organizational security

Course Information

• CPD Credit: 4.0 hours Computer Software and Applications
• Prerequisites: Basic understanding of computer operations
• Program Level: Intermediate
• Advance Preparation: None
• Who Should Participate: Not specified

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.