Deepfakes and Synthetic Reality: Blurring the Lines
Overview
Online
1:41:22
Description
Deepfakes and synthetic media are no longer future threats. They are already reshaping how information is created, shared and manipulated. From fabricated videos and cloned voices to AI‑generated imagery, these technologies are blurring the line between reality and deception, creating new risks for organizations, investigators and society at large.
This webinar explores the rise of deepfakes and synthetic reality, highlighting their potential for both innovation and misuse. You will delve into the underlying technology, including AI and machine learning, that enables the creation of hyper-realistic media. This webinar also addresses the societal and ethical implications of deepfakes, such as misinformation, privacy violations and threats to democracy. Finally, you will examine current and emerging defense strategies, including deepfake detection tools, legal frameworks and public awareness campaigns.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Analyze the societal and ethical implications of deepfakes.
Compare defensive strategies to protect your organization against deepfakes.
Navigate current AI and machine learning technology.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Information Technology |
| Advance Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | May 2026 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
Presenter
Jeff Crume, PhD, CISSP - Speaker
Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor Data and AI Cybersecurity Architect
IBM
Policies
CPE Credit
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.
ACFE Online Self-Study Courses
Features:
- 24/7 access to courses through your Internet browser
- Save time and quickly earn CPE credits with instant access, grading and printable certificate
- The flexibility to start or stop a course and pick-up right where you left off
- No additional shipping fees
Learn More about accessing your online self-study course
Learn More about online self-study courses and their features
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/.
Ordering and Returns
Satisfaction Guarantee
If you are not 100% satisfied with any ACFE product, you may return it for a full refund.
Ordering & Returns Policy