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Wendi Finn, Owner
Wendi is a CPA with a MS in Technology. She spent six years working for the big 4 in public accounting as a system security expert, has 10 years experience as a professor, and has published four books.
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The topic of Cyber Security has permeated every aspect of today’s business operations. Yet, with all the discussions and awareness on the topic, why is it that significant data breaches continue to occur? There are steps corporations can take to reduce the risk of data leaks.
This course takes you through a variety of steps your organization can take to protect its systems and data. We delve into understanding the concepts behind cyber security that may impact your workplace. We discuss simple controls that can be implemented, critical monitoring that should be performed and important training that needs to occur.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize Cyber Security Risks
- Identify Security Controls to mitigate the risks
- Explore the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework
- Discover the Cyber Security Risk Assessment Process
Last updated/reviewed: June 4, 2021
19 Reviews (76 ratings)Reviews
Jacob Rothman
(Portfolio Manager at Rothman Investment Management)
Nice use of humor to keep the course interesting and make some points. Any presentation that has Dilbert in it is easy to pay attention to. Great overview of information security, with actionable suggestions and places to look for more information.
Michael OConnor
(IT Audit Manager at Protective Insurance)
I really enjoyed the course and wish I could get my hands on that spreadsheet. It really shows how all of the compliance requirement are really the same.
Anonymous
(Finance and IT Consultant)
This course provided me a good insight into the awareness to cyber security threats and the actions to be taken to guard against the threats.Well done!!!
Monte Smith, CMA
(Chief Executive Officer at Gerding Companies, Inc)
A nice process for identifying and educating your organizatiion on cybersecurity risks. I took away some good resources for further study.
Anonymous
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This course provides an understanding of the risks and vulnerabilities of Information Systems and how to perform good Cybersecurity.
Sophia Kasozi
(- at City of Edmonton)
Great work Wendy. I have been enjoying the relevancy of your material to my IT Governance Audit work. Thank you!
Tim Thomas
( at Tim Thomas CPA LLC)
Can use the info in reference to SSAE16. Very useful spreadsheets that would be worth looking into.
Anonymous
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Program materials were relevant and contributed to the achievement of the learning objectives
Anonymous
(Accountant)
I wanted to learn more on cybersecurity and this course is a good start. I got a good intro.
Carlos Rangel
(Managing Director at CARLOS RANGEL, CPA PC)
A quick informative overview about cyber security and how to protect a company network.
David Miller
(None at NA)
This was a good course. Would recommend anyone needing CISA CPE to take this course.
Steve Brown
(Senior Auditor at Charter Communications)
Great "real-world" information that can be used for both business and personal.
Chris Hole
(Director of Internal Audit at Roseburg Forest Products)
Nice general review of cybersecurity basics. Instructor is easy to listen to.
Anonymous
(Risk Advisory Services)
Good course with helpful information. Good use of humor by presenter.
Erin Galyean
(Controller at A-dec)
Very good information. I really appreciate the additional tools.
Amelia Hinton
(Sr. IT Auditor at Blackbaud)
Good course that met objectives. Well structured and presented.
Anonymous
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This course provided a nice overview of cyber security risk.
Anonymous
(Head of Global Business Assurance)
Good overal lcourse, WEndi is the bomb.com Good work.
Anonymous
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Great session on cyber security and well presented.
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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