Livestream Only: The Needed Focus On Cyber-Security | Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 @ 12:00pm – 1:40pm

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Description

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 companys cyber-footprint would benefit by taking this session.

Learning Objectives:
Once participants have completed this session, they should be able to:

Understand what is included in Cyber tools and how organizations use them;

Discuss the types of control measures that work best as entities strive to protect cyber-assets, and

Detail how cyber/technology business operations are changing and becoming more important.

Course Highlights:
The topics discussed in this session include:

Understanding cyber.

Policies, procedures, and control measures to secure and enhance cyber operations.

Credits

Category	Amount
Accounting&Auditing	2.00

Course Materials

Links to the e-materials will be listed with your course registration in your account on the MSCPA website seven calendar days before the course. You will receive an e-mail when the materials are available.

Leaders

Karl W. Egnatoff

Karl Egnatoff is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) currently living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. During the past 28 years Mr. Egnatoff has worked as a consultant, trainer, and as a software engineer while engaged on projects for business organization of all types. Prior to this, Karl worked in public accounting as well as in private sector accounting. Since 2009, Karl has worked presenting and creating material in association with numerous continuing educations organizations. In addition to being a CPA, he is also a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP). Mr. Egnatoff 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. 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. During the course of his career, Mr. Egnatoff has owned and operated a number of successful businesses. All of these provided services to other organizations in the business community. The experience he garnered while serving these organizations helps him now as he writes and presents continuing professional education through Phoenix Beach. Mr. Egnatoff 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). Karl and his wife Lana have been married for twenty-seven years. They have two grown sons, Jordan and Steven.