CPE Credits: 8

Learning Objective 1: Examine those areas where Accountants have potential liability and the obligation to protect sensitive information

Learning Objective 2: Review most common governance issues such as State Breach Laws, HIPPA, Gramm Leach and so forth and what accountants should do to maintain compliance

Learning Objective 3: Understand the importance of encrypting all information leaving the office and options to do this

Learning Objective 4: Learn what the most common Internet threats are and protecting your firm or company with appropriate firewall protection

Learning Objective 5: How to recognize potential security threats and how to address them

Field of Study 1: Business Management & Organization - 2

Field of Study 2: Administrative Practice - 4

Field of Study 3: Specialized Knowledge & Applications - 2

Program Level (Basic, Update, Intermediate, Advanced, Overview): Basic

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Course Registration Requirements: Online Registration

Course Developer: K2

Refund/Cancellation Policy: Please contact the ACPEN help desk - 1-800-747-1719 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.

Complaint Resolution Policy: Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).

Official Registry Statement: Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org

New federal and state mandates, such as the storage and transmission of encrypted data are difficult to understand and seem burdensome to corporate executives. But, the failure to comply is simply not an option and could cost the company heavily.  Responsible accountants must understand the legal and ethical requirements and adopt policies and procedures to assure compliance. In this session, learn about applicable data security laws and regulations, and how to fulfill your legal, fiduciary, and ethical responsibilities. This seminar will also provide insight as to the technology you should be considering and the cost to bring your company into compliance and keep it there. 

This program is sponsored by Business Professionals' Network, Inc. Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National State Board of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors under #107810. ... Read More