Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Audit Managers and Audit Partners
- Accountants and Senior Accountants
- Management Accountants
- Financial Controllers
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
- Finance Directors and Finance Managers
- Risk Managers and Risk Analysts
- Compliance Officers
- Governance Professionals
- Information Security Auditors
Session Objectives
- Understand the fundamental concepts of cyber risk in a financial context.
- Learn to identify and classify cyber threats relevant to financial operations.
- Acquire practical skills in assessing and prioritizing cyber risks affecting financial data and systems.
- Comprehend major cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and their relevance to finance.
- Develop the ability to design and implement internal controls to mitigate financial cyber risks.
- Explore data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS) and their impact on financial compliance.
- Understand the role of auditors in evaluating cybersecurity controls and financial data integrity.
- Gain knowledge of incident response protocols for financial data breaches.
About the Course
The rapid digital transformation of financial systems has created new opportunities for efficiency and innovation while introducing complex cybersecurity risks for accounting and auditing professionals. The Navigating The Digital Landscape: Cyber Risk Management For Accountants And Auditors Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify, assess, manage, and report on cyber risks affecting financial information, systems, and business operations.
Participants will gain insights into cybersecurity controls, IT risk assessment, data protection principles, cloud security considerations, cyber audit methodologies, compliance requirements, and incident response planning. The training also highlights the evolving role of accountants and auditors in strengthening cyber resilience, improving internal controls, and providing assurance over digital financial environments.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 10 Days
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