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Walk Through a Ransomware Attack: Essential Strategies to Protect Small Firms

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WALK THROUGH A RANSOMWARE ATTACK: ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES TO PROTECT SMALL FIRMS

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Tuesday, February 04, 2025: 2:00PM EST

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Cost Free

CPE Credits 1.0 hour

Subject Area 1.0 - Information Technology

CE Credits 0.0 hours

Course Level Basic

Instructional Method Group Internet Based

Prerequisites None

Advanced Preparation None

Who Should Attend CPA - small firm

Series: Cybersecurity

Course Description

Are you a small accounting firm looking for more information on how to protect your firm from cyberattacks? Don’t miss this eye-opening journey through the world of cybercrime as former law enforcement officer, Luke Kiely unveils the details of a real-life ransomware attack. Kiely will be joined by Seth Fineberg, former editor at AccountingWeb, as he shares the details of real-life attacks, walking us through exactly what happened before, during, and after. Drawing from these stories, accountants will gain invaluable insights to protect their firms from cybercriminals, strengthen their defenses, and preserve their business’s integrity and reputation.

Learning Objectives:

Identify key takeaways from a ransomware attack scenario to enhance preparedness

Recognize the nuances of cybercrime concerning small accounting firms

Determine the impact of cybercrime on the operational integrity of accounting businesses

Evaluate the challenges encountered by victims during the response and recovery stages

Luke Kiely

SmartVault
Chief Information Security Officer
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Luke Kiely, SmartVault's Chief Information Security Officer, has held several key senior roles overseeing top SaaS companies' information security, cyber security, and data compliance. Luke has also held law enforcement positions where he was instrumental in covertly monitoring and apprehending perpetrators of data-based cybercrimes. He is enthusiastic about sharing his expertise with accountants to help them safeguard their businesses and personal information against the ever-evolving cyber threats.

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SmartVault offers secure, cloud-based document management and client portals specifically built for the unique security, compliance, and workflow needs of accounting professionals. Our automated workflows, integrations, and customization features allow you to create document workflows that work for you while providing confidence that your documents are always protected and secure.