Description
Gain a better understanding of tax identity theft, how to prevent it and what to do if your client is affected.Data privacy and cybersecurity threats are constantly and rapidly evolving. This topic will address the most pressing cyber threats and provide information on developing a cybersecurity strategy to better combat fraud and protect client data as well as your own. The information will focus on providing tips for enhancing safeguards and implementing security controls and incident response plans to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond, and remediate cyber incidents. We will also discuss enterprise risk management and prevention data security plan development and implementation effective responses to an attack andor breach and state and federal laws and regulations governing data security.
Date: 2021-01-07 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Current Trends and Cyber Risks
• Emerging Cyber Threats
• High-Risk Data in a Highly Connected World
Security Challenges During a Pandemic
• Challenges of Remote Working
• Connected Devices and Vulnerable Communication Platforms
• Remote Access to Corporate Networks and Data
How to Minimize Risks and Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
• Developing Data Security Plans to Prevent, Protect From, and Counter Cyber Threats
• Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy to Better Combat Fraud and Protect Clients’ Data
• Developing Incident Response Plans to Mitigate, Respond, and Remediate Cyber Incidents or Data Breaches
Laws and Regulations
• Laws and Regulations Governing Data Security That Apply to Specific Sectors/Industries
• State and Federal Identity Theft Protections Laws and Data Breach Notification Requirements
• Available Guidelines, Frameworks, and Benchmarks
Practicing Cyber Hygiene
• Cybersecurity Best Practices to Protect Sensitive Data at Rest and in Transit
• Security Controls to Protect Connected Devices, Email Communication, and Avoid Phishing Scams and Ransomware Attacks
• Privacy Issues and Employee Training
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Linn Freedman-Robinson & Cole LLP
