Creating a Culture of Security for Your Firm (C69380)

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PLEASE NOTE that this webinar is sponsored by Rightworks. By agreeing to register for this webinar, you are allowing the Illinois CPA Society to share your email and mailing address with this sponsor post-event.

Date(s):

08/12/2025

Registration Open:

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Time:

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Facility:

 Online

Meeting Type:

Webinars

CPE Credit:

1.00

Field(s) Of Study:

Information Technology (1.00)

Level of Knowledge:

All

Price:

Member: $0.00
Nonmember: $35.00

Individual Discounts:

Not Available

Group Discounts:

Not Available

Overview

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and accounting firms of all sizes are being targeted. In this session, we’ll explore how a layered, firm-wide approach to security can help protect sensitive client and firm data without creating unnecessary complexity. You’ll learn practical strategies for reducing risk through secure access, policy development, and employee training, along with how to stay compliant with evolving requirements like the Written Information Security Plan (WISP). Whether you're looking to strengthen your current setup or build a more proactive security culture from the ground up, this session will give you clear next steps to move forward confidently.

Highlights

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify common cybersecurity risks facing accounting and tax firms.
  • Describe how a layered approach to security protects firm and client data.
  • Understand the role of a Written Information Security Plan (WISP) in meeting compliance needs.
  • Apply techniques to improve staff engagement with firm security protocols.
  • Recognize key technology features that support a proactive security culture

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