Protecting Against Emerging Cyber Risks
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Description
Technology in the modern business environment has simultaneously empowered and complicated the efforts of fraud examiners around the world. New technological tools also afford fraudsters more options and efficiency with which to carry out their schemes. Fraud examiners must be aware of established cyber risks, emerging trends’ potential impact, and how they can utilize new tools to protect their organizations.
This course identifies common cyber risks, examines emerging technological trends, and provides fraud examiners with an increased awareness of the cyberfraud ecosystem.
Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with computer technology and associated fraud threats
You Will Learn How To:
Recognize the impact of cyber risks and emerging technological trends.
Ascertain the consequences of established and developing cyber threats.
Choose the appropriate actions needed to protect systems from emerging threats.
Recognize emerging technological fraud schemes.
Determine factors that contribute to rising fraud schemes, such as the dark web and emerging payment methods.
Table of Contents
| Part I | Legal Elements of Fraud Claims |
|---|---|
| Lesson 1 | The Emerging Fraud Ecosystem |
| Lesson 2 | Sources of Cyber Risks |
| Lesson 3 | Malware-Related Threats |
| Lesson 4 | Bring Your Own Device |
| Lesson 5 | Securing the Cloud |
| Lesson 6 | Shadow IT |
| Lesson 7 | Social Media |
| Lesson 8 | The Deep Web |
| Lesson 9 | Virtual Currencies |
| Lesson 10 | The Internet of Things |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Information Technology |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | December 2024 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
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Please note: To be eligible for CPE credit, you must complete the final exam within one year of purchase date. You may only claim CPE credit for a course once.
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System Requirements:
- Internet access: High-speed connection recommended
- Speakers required for video sound
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org/.
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