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Joe Helstrom, CPA
Joe has over 30 years of experience as a CPA in both public accounting and industry with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, treasury, tax, information technology, and legal and regulatory matters.
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In many cases, network intrusions, loss of data, or even loss of funds is due to a failure to follow simple security basics. This course overviews some effective, common-sense techniques to secure your computer or network and associated data that are both low-cost and low-tech solutions. Tips on detecting social engineering emails and employee education to prevent loss of data and funds to social engineers are also discussed.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of computer and data security techniques.
- Recognize and understand how different social engineering techniques can breach computer and data security.
- Recognize methods to prevent social engineering fraud schemes.
Last updated/reviewed: May 6, 2022
3 Reviews (12 ratings)Reviews
Anonymous
(disabled)
The course gives some good examples of how information can be breached in multiple fashions. I'm glad the course went over some real-life cases and was well written. I feel better protected now and will use some of this information going forward.
Nancy Horton
( at Horton Consulting NW)
Brief and effective reminders of the range of fraud that's happening. Good refresher course.
Anonymous
(IT Advisory Snr. Associate)
This is a refresher course and most beneficial to non-IT personnel. Nothing surprised me.
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Education Provider Information
Company:
Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
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