Description
Upon completing this course, you should be able to * List at least three major security incidents reported in the headlines in the last two years, and explain at least one major control design or operation flaws which allowed the hack to occur * Define the three factors used to authenticate someone to a system and explain why two-factor authentication is preferable to one-factor authentication * Explain why home-grade computer hardware and applications are inherently less secure than business and enterprise grade hardware and applications * List at least three best practices learned as a result of reviewing the incidents cited in the case studies
Objective
Upon completing this course, you should be able to * List at least three major security incidents reported in the headlines in the last two years, and explain at least one major control design or operation flaws which allowed the hack to occur * Define the three factors used to authenticate someone to a system and explain why two-factor authentication is preferable to one-factor authentication * Explain why home-grade computer hardware and applications are inherently less secure than business and enterprise grade hardware and applications * List at least three best practices learned as a result of reviewing the incidents cited in the case studies
Highlights
See course description
Who Should Attend
Accounting, financial, and business professionals seeking to enhance IT controls to improve information security
Required Knowledge
None
Advanced Prep
None
Event Speaker(s)
Additional Event Information
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Registration Fees
| Registration | Early Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| NCACPA Member | N/A | $85.00 |
| Non-Member | N/A | $110.00 |
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