14 Topics
5 Days
70 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who should attend
This course is designed for accounting professionals who need to understand and manage cybersecurity risks related to financial data, including:
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Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Finance Directors
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Corporate controllers and chief accountants
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Internal and external auditors reviewing financial IT systems
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Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and IT risk managers
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Financial systems administrators and accounting managers
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Corporate governance, legal, and compliance officers
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Enterprise risk management professionals
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Accounts payable, receivable, and payroll supervisors handling sensitive data
Session Objectives
- Understand the key cybersecurity threats facing organizations.
- Identify vulnerabilities in financial systems and processes.
- Assess the impact of cyberattacks on financial data.
- Implement effective internal controls to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
- Develop a cybersecurity risk management plan.
- Protect sensitive financial information.
- Ensure business continuity in the event of a cyberattack.
About the Course
In today's interconnected and digital business world, cyber threats present profound and growing risks to organizations of every size. Because accountants act as frontline custodians of sensitive financial data, their role in defending against these vulnerabilities is more critical than ever.
This comprehensive training course on Cybersecurity Risk and Internal Controls for Accountants equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, evaluate, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Attendees will learn how to design and implement robust internal controls, safeguard critical financial information, and maintain operational resilience during cyber incidents. By completing this program, accounting professionals transition into proactive defenders of digital assets, directly contributing to a safer, more secure financial ecosystem.
Curriculum & Topics
14 Topics | 70 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The increasing importance of cybersecurity in the accounting profession.
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Workshop 1.2:
The evolving threat landscape and common cyberattacks targeting financial data.
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Workshop 1.3:
The role of accountants in protecting financial information.
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Workshop 1.4:
Key cybersecurity concepts and terminology.
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Workshop 1.5:
Ethical considerations related to cybersecurity and data privacy.
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Workshop 2.1:
Identifying and assessing cybersecurity risks related to financial systems.
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Workshop 2.2:
Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
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Workshop 2.3:
Risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.
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Workshop 2.4:
Prioritizing cybersecurity risks based on impact and likelihood.
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Workshop 2.5:
Developing a cybersecurity risk register.
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Workshop 3.1:
Understanding internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, NIST).
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Workshop 3.2:
Designing and implementing internal controls to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
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Workshop 3.3:
Preventive, detective, and corrective controls.
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Workshop 3.4:
Access controls, authentication, and authorization.
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Workshop 3.5:
Data encryption and protection.
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Workshop 4.1:
Protecting sensitive financial information from unauthorized access.
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Workshop 4.2:
Data encryption and access controls.
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Workshop 4.3:
Data backup and recovery.
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Workshop 4.4:
Compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
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Workshop 4.5:
Data breach response and notification.
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Workshop 5.1:
Understanding network security threats and vulnerabilities.
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Workshop 5.2:
Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other network security tools.
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Workshop 5.3:
Wireless security best practices.
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Workshop 5.4:
Secure network configuration and management.
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Workshop 5.5:
Network segmentation and isolation.
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Workshop 6.1:
Protecting computers, laptops, mobile devices, and other endpoints.
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Workshop 6.2:
Antivirus and anti-malware software.
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Workshop 6.3:
Patch management and software updates.
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Workshop 6.4:
Endpoint detection and response (EDR).
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Workshop 6.5:
Mobile device management (MDM).
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Workshop 7.1:
Securing financial data in cloud environments.
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Workshop 7.2:
Cloud security best practices.
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Workshop 7.3:
Data encryption and access controls in the cloud.
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Workshop 7.4:
Vendor management and third-party risk.
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Workshop 7.5:
Cloud security compliance and certifications.
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Workshop 8.1:
Secure application development practices.
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Workshop 8.2:
Web application security testing.
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Workshop 8.3:
Vulnerability management and patching.
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Workshop 8.4:
Secure coding practices.
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Workshop 8.5:
Application security controls.
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Workshop 9.1:
Understanding social engineering tactics and phishing attacks.
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Workshop 9.2:
Identifying and avoiding phishing emails and scams.
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Workshop 9.3:
Employee training and awareness programs.
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Workshop 9.4:
Best practices for protecting against social engineering.
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Workshop 9.5:
Incident response for social engineering attacks.
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Workshop 10.1:
Developing a cybersecurity incident response plan.
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Workshop 10.2:
Incident detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
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Workshop 10.3:
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
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Workshop 10.4:
Cybersecurity incident communication and reporting.
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Workshop 10.5:
Post-incident analysis and lessons learned.
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Workshop 11.1:
Overview of relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX).
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Workshop 11.2:
Compliance requirements for financial institutions.
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Workshop 11.3:
Data breach notification laws.
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Workshop 11.4:
Cybersecurity audits and assessments.
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Workshop 11.5:
Legal and regulatory implications of cybersecurity incidents.
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Workshop 12.1:
Developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness training programs.
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Workshop 12.2:
Educating employees about cybersecurity threats and best practices.
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Workshop 12.3:
Promoting a culture of cybersecurity awareness.
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Workshop 12.4:
Measuring the effectiveness of cybersecurity training.
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Workshop 12.5:
Reinforcing cybersecurity best practices.
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Workshop 13.1:
Developing a cybersecurity risk management framework.
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Workshop 13.2:
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
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Workshop 13.3:
Monitoring and reporting on cybersecurity risks.
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Workshop 13.4:
Integrating cybersecurity risk management with other business risks.
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Workshop 13.5:
Continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management practices.
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Workshop 14.1:
Emerging cybersecurity threats (e.g., ransomware, AI-powered attacks).
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Workshop 14.2:
The impact of new technologies on cybersecurity.
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Workshop 14.3:
Cybersecurity trends and best practices.
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Workshop 14.4:
Staying up-to-date with the evolving threat landscape.
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Workshop 14.5:
Preparing for future cybersecurity challenges.
