Surgent’s Governing Agentic AI: Cybersecurity, Data, and Risk
Description
As accounting firms and financial institutions deploy agentic AI, they face significant governance challenges. This course focuses on cybersecurity, data governance, and risk management practices essential for the safe and effective use of autonomous systems. Participants will examine frameworks such as NIST AI RMF and the CSA’s red-teaming guidelines, as well as case studies on AI-powered cyber incidents. The course equips professionals to assess agentic system vulnerabilities, implement controls, and integrate risk insights into enterprise compliance strategies. This course equips CPAs to fulfill their oversight responsibilities in safeguarding financial data and ensuring the reliability of autonomous systems within the enterprise’s control environment.
Objective
Evaluate key cybersecurity and data risks associated with agentic AI Understand global regulatory frameworks relevant to agent deployment Apply AI risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, CSA) to financial settings Design oversight and monitoring strategies for autonomous AI systems, integrating them within existing internal control frameworks relevant to CPAs Align agent governance with internal controls and assurance reporting
Advanced Preparation
None
Required Knowledge
None
Who Should Attend
CPAs, cybersecurity professionals, internal auditors, IT risk managers, finance leaders implementing AI technologies, CITP/CISA credential holders or aspirants, and professionals interested in the impact of agentic systems for cybersecurity and risk manag
Credit Types
- CPE – Information Technology
Registration Fees
| Registration | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WRS28126: Registration – Member | Mem | $105 |
| WRS28126: Registration – Non-Member | NM | $230 |
The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants 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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org/.For information regarding refund, complaint, program cancellation or other policies, visit our Registration Policies page or call 800-469-1352.