EVENT DESCRIPTION
Tax and accounting professionals are high-value targets for cybercriminals. This course addresses the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and provides actionable guidance on IRS Written Information Security Plan (WISP) requirements, protecting client data, and responding to data breaches.
EVENT OBJECTIVE
- Describe the current cybersecurity threat landscape targeting tax and accounting firms
- Explain the IRS WISP requirement and identify core components a compliant plan must address
- Identify FTC Safeguards Rule obligations applicable to tax preparers
- Apply multi-factor authentication and remote access protocols to protect client data
- Outline immediate steps upon discovering a data security breach
COURSE NAME
Protect What You've Built: Cyber Security Best Practices
