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Lynn Fountain, CPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, Consultant, Author, Trainer
Former Chief Audit Executive for two global companies, expert in SOX, COSO, ERM and corporate governance frameworks. Nationally recognized trainer, speaker published author.
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Identity theft is defined as the use of one person’s identity or personally identifying as another person without that person's permission. Identity theft can be committed against individuals as well as organizations.
Identity theft has become a major problem internationally. In today’s world of internet and social media, individuals need to be aware of the types of identify theft that could impact them personally. This course will focus specifically on personal identify theft and processes individuals can use to protect their information.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the types of personal identity theft
- Explore the laws, such as Federal Privacy Laws, that have been put into place to combat identity theft.
- Explore the methods to protect individuals against identity theft
Last updated/reviewed: November 25, 2020
Included In Certifications
This course is included in the following Certification Programs:
13 CoursesCorporate Cyber Security Certification
- Cyber Threat – The Modern-Day Fraud: Breaches and Actions
- A Primer on Cyber Security Programs and Roles
- Cyber Risk Frameworks And Concepts
- Cyber Risk Framework - Identify Assets
- Cyber Risk Framework - Prioritize Assets
- Cyber Risk Framework - Protect Assets
- Cyber Risk Framework - Detect Part One
- Cyber Risk Framework - Detect Threats Part Two
- Cyber Risk Framework - Respond
- Cyber Risk Framework - Recover
- Cyber Risk Framework - Utilizing The Tier Approach
- Fraud and Personal Identity Theft
- Fraud and Business Identity Theft
11 Reviews (37 ratings)Reviews
Lawrence Hirsch
(Controller at Builders design)
Lynn, Thank you for the great overview of personal identity theft. I am the wiser for the time I spent with you. Now on to Business identity theft so I have the wide acumen that you offer.
Mike Morse
(Mgr at Hilti Inc)
What about online identity theft companies? What do they do and are there worth the money?
What are the steps to take if you have your identity stolen?
Anonymous
(None)
Good pertinent course for people whose identities may be subject to theft that goes well beyond the illegitimate use of their SSNs....
Anonymous
(Internal Review Specialist)
This course provides valuable personal and business information to help protect against personal identity theft.
Rene Anglo
(Administrative Clerk at EBMUD)
A must-see for any consumer, taxpayer, or buyer to protect their personal information
Anonymous
(Manager, Accounting)
Nice to know the different types of identity theft that one doesn't think of
Perry Byrd
( at Perry Byrd CPA)
Not the best course she has put on. So much more that needs to be covered
Kendra Willson
( at SSA PC)
Course met all expectations as described in the course description.
Anonymous
(Corporate Auditor)
Grammatical errors continue to be a problem. otherwise pretty good.
Anonymous
()
The information about relevant laws was the most important to me
Terri Salazar-Rodriguez
(None at None)
Great info on the several Federal Privacy Laws.
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate
No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.
Education Provider Information
Company:
Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
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