Free
Level:
Accounting Professionals
Sub-level:
Computer Applications Technology
Lecturer:
Covanni Hohls - Du Preez
Duration:
60 Minutes
Additionals:
Certificate
Lesson Outline
Accounting firms remain prime targets for cybercriminals due to the sensitive financial and personal information they manage daily.
This session discusses common cyber threats affecting firms, including phishing, ransomware, email compromise, cloud vulnerabilities, and password-related attacks.
Participants will learn practical measures to improve cybersecurity within their organisations, including staff awareness training, multi-factor authentication, secure document handling, and incident response planning.
The session also explores governance responsibilities relating to cybersecurity under King IV and emerging King V principles, as well as the implications of non-compliance with Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Key Topics Covered:
- Current cyber threats targeting accounting firms
- Email compromise and ransomware risks
- Password management and MFA
- POPIA implications of cyber breaches
- Staff awareness and cyber culture
- Cyber governance responsibilities