ENG2634. Betting Against Breaches: Cyber Risk in the Digital Age (SOC, NAATS, FIN, TECH, PRA)

In today’s digital landscape, CPAs are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the sensitive financial and personal data they manage. This session is designed to equip accounting professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity threats that impact their firms and clients.

This session will explore the latest cyber threats affecting the accounting industry, including phishing scams, ransomware attacks, business email compromise (BEC), and data breaches.

Participants will learn how these threats evolve, how to identify vulnerabilities in their systems and workflows, and how to implement practical, cost-effective cybersecurity measures. Beyond technical defenses, this session emphasizes the importance of communication - how to talk to clients about cybersecurity risks, how to respond to incidents, and how to build trust through transparency and proactive planning.

Whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a larger firm, this session will help you strengthen your cybersecurity posture and become a more resilient, trusted advisor.