IRS Cybersecurity Checklist WEBCAST - Washington Society of CPAs

Overview

This course is designed to provide you with an understanding of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Cybersecurity Checklist and how it can be used to protect taxpayer data. The course will cover the basics of cybersecurity, including threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. The course will cover the various elements of the IRS Cybersecurity Checklist, including access control, data protection, and employee training. You will gain an understanding of the importance of each element and how it contributes to the overall security of taxpayer data. The course will also cover best practices for implementing each element of the IRS Cybersecurity Checklist.

Highlights

Defining cybersecurity and cyber risks. Implications of cybercrime. Cyber-attack trends. Landscape of cyberattacks. Laws and regulations. Security standards and frameworks. Cybersecurity roadmap.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, EAs, attorneys, bankers, and financial planners.

Objectives

List the basics of cybersecurity, including threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. Discuss the IRS Cybersecurity Checklist and its importance in protecting taxpayer data. Identify the various elements of the IRS Cybersecurity Checklist and how to implement them effectively. Discuss best practices for implementing each element of the IRS Cybersecurity Checklist. Discuss the importance of employee training in maintaining effective cybersecurity practices. Discuss how to assess and enhance your organization’s cybersecurity practices to ensure compliance with IRS guidelines and regulations.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

Fees

Credits

Level

Code

Vendor

Fields of Study

Leader(s):

Arthur Werner, Shareholder, Werner-Rocca Seminars Ltd

Leader Bios

Arthur Werner, Shareholder, Werner-Rocca Seminars Ltd

4.94 stars out of 5 - speaker rating for 2019

“Art Werner is a great speaker. Smart and entertaining.”
“Very well done! [Art Werner is] engaging and answered questions.”
“Great use of examples [by Art Werner], made the day fly by.” - past attendees

Art Werner is currently a shareholder in and is the President of the lecture firm Werner - Rocca Seminars, Ltd. Mr. Werner’s areas of expertise include business, tax, financial, and estate planning for high net worth individuals. In addition, Mr. Werner is an adjunct professor of taxation in the Master of Science in Taxation program at the Philadelphia University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Werner received his B.S. in Accounting and his M.S. in Taxation from Widener University. He holds a J.D. in Law from the Delaware Law School. Mr. Werner lectures extensively in the areas of Estate Planning, Financial Planning, and Estate and Gift Taxation to Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents, Insurance Agents, and Financial Planners, and has presented well in excess of 2,000 eight-hour seminars over the past 20 years. Over the past 20 years, Mr. Werner was rated as having the highest speaker knowledge in his home state of Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, was awarded the AICPA Outstanding Discussion Leader Award in the State of Nevada, the Florida Institute of CPAs Outstanding Discussion Leader Award, and the South Carolina Association of CPAs Outstanding Discussion Leader Award.

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