K2's Securing Your Data: Practical Tools For Protecting Information

Overview

You could pay $0 for this course!
This course qualifies for reimbursement through the State Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 100 staff will receive 100% of the cost of training reimbursed. You must register for this course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks before the start date of the course to be eligible. The course code for this program is C-8246. To learn more click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@mscpaonline.org.

Security is not optional, and yesterday's security techniques do not minimize today's threats. Therefore, now is the time to tune up what you know about protecting sensitive data. This program will teach you the latest tools and techniques for securing your data, including encryption, virus protection, safe communications, electronic signatures, secure authentication, and more. You will also learn how to implement a practical, five-step approach to securing your PC and the questions you should ask your staff to ensure server-based information remains protected. Security failures, such as client or customer data breaches, are costly - they can even drive your company out of business. So, what security tools do you need, and how should you use them to secure your sensitive data and systems? Can you risk attempting to manage today's threats using yesterday's techniques? Participate in this program to learn how to identify viable and practical solutions to mitigating today's security threats.

Highlights

Understanding today's cybersecurity risks
Identifying major cybersecurity risks
Implementing specific steps to reduce risk

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of computer operations

Designed For

Business professionals seeking to secure sensitive data

Objectives

Assess the relevant security risks in your organization
Identify specific tools and techniques to protect sensitive data
List five specific steps to improve PC security
Differentiate between security procedures to improve organizational security

Preparation

None

Fees

Credits

Level

Vendor

Fields of Study

Leader(s):

Steve Yoss, K2 Enterprises

Leader Bios

Steve Yoss, K2 Enterprises

Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., CPA, MS is a certified public accountant, the partner, and principal of Devmatics, LLC, a continuing education instructor for financial professionals, and a licensed pyrotechnician. While his interests and skills are varied, they all share a common thread—his love for and skill in finding technology-based solutions.

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