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Combating Cybercrime and How to Protect Your Business


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Information Technology - Technical

Average Rating:
   32
Categories:
Partner Produced |  Accounting and Auditing
Speaker:
William Bluford
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
1 Hour
License:

Dates


Description

Most people don’t realize they are not automatically safe from today’s cyber threats and scams.  Your business and clients must have the proper tools and processes in place to safeguard their email, documents, photos and other sensitive and confidential data from ransomware, threats and accidents. 

This Cybersecurity presentation discusses why everyone is at risk from cyber threats, understanding ransomware and phishing scams and how to protect your business and yourself from these threats.  Real-life cases of ransomware and phishing will be presented, providing you with anecdotes and steps to better protect yourself against these ever-growing threats.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Attendees will learn how to prevent and mitigate user risk and understand the role they play in helping to combat information security breaches.

Major Subjects
  • Phishing awareness
  • Password security
  • Privacy issues
  • Compliance
  • Insider threats
  • CEO/wire fraud

Course Materials

Speaker

William Bluford Related Seminars and Products


William Bluford is Vice President of Huntington Technology, a trusted managed service provider (MSP), and has held various roles with the company since its inception in 2001. He has a proven ability to solve complex technical and business problems by working collaboratively with business and technology staff. William is an expert at managing a complete Information Technology (IT) framework including network, server, and telecom infrastructure. At Huntington Technology, William’s career has been focused on management and technical skills. William is responsible for working directly with Huntington Technology’s clients to ensure their business and operational needs are being adequately supported through both processes and technologies.

William has over two decades of experience working with small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) as a technology expert and has broad industry experience including medical, legal, finance and startup. His involvement in these industries has helped him develop the cybersecurity and compliance procedures that Huntington Technology uses to protect its clients against the latest threats. William is an accomplished speaker and has been asked to present at various business and industry events to discuss the latest trends in technology, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, business continuity and data protection and backup.

William has been involved in Detroit’s technology community for over 20 years and holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Oakland University and has several IT certifications.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites

Basic awareness of email, web surfing and the internet.


Advanced Preparation

Please take this quick survey regarding cybercrime: MICPA – Combating Cybercrime – Quick Survey


Designed For

Owners, executives and working professionals.


Original Recording Date

2023


Yellow Book

No


Course Developer

MICPA


Date Added to Catalog

04/17/2023


Additional Information

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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org


Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


Refund/Cancellation Policy

Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.


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Total Reviews: 32