2023's Biggest Security and Privacy Concerns (Completed)

This course is focused on the most pressing issues in cybersecurity and privacy forecasted for 2023 and beyond. Key topics discussed include the substantial effects of data breaches, the best practices for robust cloud security, and an in-depth look at malware and its prevention strategies. The course also explores the issue of insider abuse and its implications on an organization's security, as well as the impacts of evolving work cultures, such as remote work, on security infrastructure.

Further, the course delves into the complexities of various deceptive tactics like business email compromise, social engineering, and phishing. Emphasizing the importance of compliance and data governance in maintaining a secure information environment, it aims to equip attendees with practical knowledge and actionable insights to prepare for and mitigate these emerging cyber threats.

Who Should Attend
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Topics Covered

• Recent major security breaches
• How these breaches occurred, why the breaches happened, and how organizations can prevent breaches from happening to them
• Case studies will discuss a different form of security vulnerability and how to prevent it

Learning Objectives

• Analyze recent high-profile security breaches from to identify vulnerabilities
• Apply case study insights to predict potential security threats
• Evaluate the efficacy of various prevention strategies such as two-factor authentication
• Synthesize knowledge of forensic accounting to detect potential security risks
• Create a comprehensive IT security system audit for their own organizations
• Develop effective security best practices based on past breaches

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based

NASBA Field of Study
Information Technology (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None