The Needed Focus on Cyber-Security
Overview
The ability for an organization to operate without cyber-tools no longer exists. The growth in dependance on connective technology continues to become more significant as telecommuting expands, and the fourth industrial revolution unfolds. The most publicized instances of theft and fraud all now relate to cyber incursions. This session explains the scope of cyber-tools now regularly used by business, details the importance of these tools, and looks at currently used as well as evolving controls to protect this important segment of business operations. Those involved in creating measures to secure a company’s cyber-footprint would benefit by taking this session.
Highlights
The topics discussed in this session include: Understanding cyber. Policies, procedures, and control measures to secure and enhance cyber operations.
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Accounting and other business professionals that would benefit by understanding howimportant cybersecurity is to entities
Objectives
Once participants have completed this session, they should be able to: Recognize what is included in Cyber tools and how organizations use them; Distinguish the types of control measures that work best as entities strive to protect cyber-assets, and Indicate how cyber/technology business operations are changing and becoming more important.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Karl Egnatoff, The Garvs LLC
Karl Egnatoff is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) currently living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He has worked as an information technology services provider, a trainer and a programmer related to financial and business technology projects since 1995. Prior to this, Karl worked in public accounting as well as in private sector accounting for a period of approximately six years. He has been teaching group live and web-based continuing education since 2006. In addition to being a CPA, he is also a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP). Karl is a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Information Technology Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also achieved a number of technology certifications including Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified Software Engineer (CSE) and Certified Integration Developer (CID). During the course of his career, Mr. Egnatoff has owned and operated a number of successful businesses. Karl graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. During his time in college he participated in division I Cross County competing on the varsity squad. He was also on Marshall’s Track team. Karl and his wife Lana live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and have been married since 1990. They have two grown sons, Jordan and Steven.
Non-Member Price $120.00
Member Price $100.00