Key IT Risks for Accountants

Course aims and objectives

With the use of the Internet and associated technologies growing rapidly in recent years, so has the opportunity for computer related crime. Websites, social networks, e-mail, mobile computing and file sharing networks can all provide excellent business opportunities, but if unmanaged can prove harmful to the organisation’s operation and reputation. Threats ranging from staff using Facebook or Twitter to malicious attacks by hackers has the potential to disrupt critical business systems or open up access to your confidential data.

In this age of dependence on IT systems, effective IT security is a business imperative. Knowing more about key IT risks and how to manage them is important for your businesses' success now in the digital future.

The course will include

• Update – current impact of ‘cybercrime’
• Key IT risks – internal & external (backup failure, hacking, theft of data)
• WiFi, remote working, mobile computing
• Concerns with social media
• Cloud computing – is it safe?
• IT Legislation – understanding your rights & responsibilities
• Creating a secure culture – IT governance and controls